2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,646 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    52 marked dangerous
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.8%
  2. Lights & electrics21.2%
  3. Brakes19.0%
  4. Body & chassis18.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,646 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).