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W121 SJG

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,275 mi
Last recorded120,275 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 SJG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 120,275 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet struts no longer supporting

rear most passenger seats in stowed position therefore unable to check seats/seatbelts

Fail 7 Feb 2026 120,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet struts no longer supporting

rear most passenger seats in stowed position therefore unable to check seats/seatbelts

Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,601 miles

Advise bonnet support struts are no longer effective & can no longer support the bonnet in the open position...Replacement recommended...

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Brake hose ferules corroded... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle corroded throughout the underside... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded... (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats in the stowed away position & boot area loaded therefore these seats, seat belts, retaining devices & mountings can not be checked... ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front upper & lower arms corroded... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 119,560 miles

Advise front bonnet support struts no longer effective & can not support the bonnet in the open position... Replacement recommended...

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ((( ALL Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded... ))) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats in the stowed away position & boot area loaded therefore these seats, seat belts retaining devices & mountings have not been checked... ()

Rear ( Both rear brake discs discoloured by heat. )

Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,792 miles

Bonnet struts no longer effective & can not support the bonnet in the open position... Replacement recommended...

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Rearmost seats in the stowed away position & boot loaded therefore these seats, seat belts, retaining devices & mountings have not been checked. ) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Look to be wearing thin. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Chassis & rear cross member. ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,682 miles

Advise front bonnet support struts no longer effective & do not support the bonnet in the open position.

Advise front wipers slow in operation but still adequately clearing the windscreen.

Advise rearmost seats on the stowed away position therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc discoloured. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( disc discoloured. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 116,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advise front bonnet support struts no longer effective & do not support the bonnet in the open position.

Advise front wipers slow in operation but still adequately clearing the windscreen.

Advise rearmost seats on the stowed away position therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc discoloured. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( disc discoloured. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 116,455 miles

Advise light rubbing from all brakes when rotated by hand.

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front ( Both of the front bonnet struts are no longer effective & no longer support the bonnet in the open position. Replacement recommended. )

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( starting to lightly smear across the windscreen. ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( Starting to lightly smear across the windscreen. ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats in the stowed away position & boot area loaded therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked. ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 116,361 miles

Advise under trays fitted

Front Advise bonnet stays are no longer effective as they can not support the bonnet in the open position

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats in the stowed away position & boot area loaded therefore these seats.seat belts,retaining devices,mountings & security of the seats in the upright position can not be checked. ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 116,192 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Both rear most seats stowed away & boot area loaded therefore theses seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked ()

bonnet stays worn & ineffective and can not support the bonnet in the open position

Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 112,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat ()

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

air con compressor noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,068 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 103,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,485 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 53,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 33,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,200 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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W121 SJG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W121 SJG, 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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W121 SJG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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