2005 Toyota Landcruiser: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2005 Toyota Landcruisers, from 524 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2005 Toyota Landcruisers than on all cars registered in 2005.
- Chassis rust or damage4.1× usualToyota Landcruiser14.9% All 2005 cars3.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 1% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Wheel bearings2.1× usualToyota Landcruiser7.6% All 2005 cars3.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 1.4% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.
Tyre condition: 6.5% here, against 15.1% of all 2005 cars. Brake discs: 6.9% here, against 13.9% of all 2005 cars.
By area
The share of 2005 Toyota Landcruiser MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension42% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics38% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes34% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Rust and bodywork21% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Tyres17% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Exhaust and emissions13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 638 | Suspension 42% |
| 2003 | 522 | Suspension 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2005 Toyota Landcruisers registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score