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FV54 HKU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,749 mi
Last recorded161,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 HKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 161,749 miles

underbody has underseal protection front to rear

Pass 21 Aug 2024 159,856 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear N/S rear bumper damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 158,079 miles

Nearside Rear N/S rear bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 158,079 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear bumper damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear seats ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear of the rear ()

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

rust on braking, suspension components and structure

Fail 6 Aug 2021 154,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear of the rear ()

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

rust on braking, suspension components and structure

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,586 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 145,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 140,546 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,172 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 125,851 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2015 120,271 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 120,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 118,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 113,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,270 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,368 miles

tested in wet conditions

unable to see metal brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,298 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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FV54 HKU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV54 HKU, 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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FV54 HKU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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