Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto (2005)
2005 Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Toyota Landcruiser LC5 D-4D is a serious reliability concern: its first-time MOT pass rate of just 22.6% is catastrophically below the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly 4 in 5 vehicles fail on their first test. With a CarHunch score of 35 and zero dangerous defects recorded across the cohort, the failures are concentrated in routine wear items rather than safety-critical systems, but the frequency and consistency of problems make this a high-maintenance ownership proposition.
At 166,500 miles on average, these Landcruisers have racked up significant mileage for their age, which partly explains the high failure rate—though the diesel engine's 22.2% pass rate suggests inherent design or maintenance issues beyond simple age-related wear. If you're considering one, budget for at least one major repair cycle before any MOT passes, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the engine and emissions systems where the failures cluster.
What to check before buying a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 119 | 22.2% | 0.34 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto vehicles fall between 138,542 and 188,484 miles.
2005 Toyota Landcruiser Lc5 D 4d Auto — Still on the Road
14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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