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BN55 XAX

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,635 mi
Last recorded164,635 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XAX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 164,635 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 164,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

side step mounts corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 164,257 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

side step mounts corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 163,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 161,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 156,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 154,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 149,733 miles

underbody sign of corrosion front both wishbone corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,167 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 144,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 137,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 137,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 128,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 121,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 105,338 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,998 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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BN55 XAX is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN55 XAX, 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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What year was BN55 XAX registered?

BN55 XAX is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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