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SV05 TEJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,149 mi
Last recorded71,149 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TEJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes/covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides to caliper brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody general corrosion/covered in underseal

Fail 11 Dec 2025 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes/covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides to caliper brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody general corrosion/covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under-side pipes covered in wax oil/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside covered in under seal/wax oil

Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 57,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,670 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,431 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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SV05 TEJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV05 TEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV05 TEJ registered?

SV05 TEJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SV05 TEJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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