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FE55 BWF

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,500 mi
Last recorded147,500 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BWF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 147,500 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 142,128 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corroded and covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 142,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 136,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody muddy in places

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Fail 28 Oct 2024 136,376 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody muddy in places

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,099 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,458 miles

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

under carriage is heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2022 132,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under carriage is heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,495 miles

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

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,999 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 121,786 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,212 miles

chassis throughout / front and rear suspension arms / nearside and offside inner sills / fuel filler pipes - corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

rear floor / rear floor rails / exhaust system - corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,212 miles

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

chassis throughout / front and rear suspension arms / nearside and offside inner sills / fuel filler pipes - corroded

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

rear floor / rear floor rails / exhaust system - corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,448 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount rubber bushes - play

nearside and offside inner sills / exhaust system / rear fuel pipes / chassis throughout - corroding

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slightly long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,370 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount bushes slight play

nearside and offside inner sills starting to corrode

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2011 79,047 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount bushes slight play

vehicle underbody and chassis - surface corrosion forming throughout

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,321 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,960 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,323 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

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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FE55 BWF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FE55 BWF, 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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FE55 BWF is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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