2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · ML05 HTX
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 186,065 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 HTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 186,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 HTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (ML05 HTX) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting (6.1.”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
ML05 HTX Mileage History
- 29/11/2022161,142 mi
- 07/12/2022161,143 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2023169,679 mi+8,536 mi
- 01/11/2024179,080 mi+9,401 mi
- 28/10/2025186,065 mi+6,985 mi
Average of roughly 8,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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