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BJ05 VFP

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VFP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,186 miles

repairs well covered

Fail 13 Dec 2023 108,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 108,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,979 miles

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

cement residue under body causing premature corrosion .......

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side step bracket very corroded

Nearside windscreen washer poor aim

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,551 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side heavily corroding

under side muddy

Fail 30 Oct 2020 94,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure chassis mount corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,594 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 93,574 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,750 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front only 2mm left. 265/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 90,737 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front only 2mm left. 265/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General rust on suspension components & chasssis

Nearside & Offside front Radiator brackets are holed & Rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,351 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

N/S/R Brake Slight Bind

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,108 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,554 miles

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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BJ05 VFP is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ05 VFP, 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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BJ05 VFP is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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