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FV55 BJJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,047 mi
Last recorded197,047 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BJJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 197,047 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear 6&7 ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Above Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 197,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear 6&7 ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Above Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 189,075 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 189,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 173,248 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 173,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,416 miles

ns rear seat has child seat fitted

tow bar mounting points slightly corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,840 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,840 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,474 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 125,474 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion blisters on front and rear brake ridged pipes

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,011 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 39,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,305 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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FV55 BJJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 BJJ, 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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FV55 BJJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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