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BF55 ULZ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ULZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 144,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

chip in windscreen

corrosion around both battery trays but unable to fully assess

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded not excessive

Fail 14 Jul 2026 144,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

corrosion around both battery trays but unable to fully assess

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded not excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2025 139,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner wheel arches under battery trays corroded

chip in windscreen

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2025 139,584 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner wheel arches under battery trays corroded

chip in windscreen

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main steel (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp aims faint beam pattern

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2024 133,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main steel (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp aims faint beam pattern

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 129,289 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced right by shocker. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,614 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,506 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 118,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,607 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seats/belts un tested due to no access (load area full)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 3rd row seats/belts un tested due to no access (load area full)

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,281 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seats/Belts un tested due to no access (load Area full)

Offside Rear 3rd row seats/Belts un tested due to no access (load Area full)

Fail 25 Jul 2018 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seats/Belts un tested due to no access (load Area full)

Offside Rear 3rd row seats/Belts un tested due to no access (load Area full)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,460 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,725 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,000 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyres badly worn on edges

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BF55 ULZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 ULZ, 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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BF55 ULZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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