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SW05 MBF

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MBF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 147,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion on suspension coil springs and suspension components

underside extensively undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2025 141,556 miles

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

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

several areas of corrosion on underside and chassis

some corrosion on front suspension coil springs

Pass 3 Jul 2024 139,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 138,445 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,068 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 129,543 miles

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

chassis and floor areas corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 119,477 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,156 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,513 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,485 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 71,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,766 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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SW05 MBF 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 90.5%.

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 SW05 MBF, 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 SW05 MBF registered?

SW05 MBF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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