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HJ55 HWD

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

280,184 mi
Last recorded280,184 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HWD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 280,184 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 269,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 260,685 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 249,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 237,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 226,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 208,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 195,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 195,400 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 183,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 169,820 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 169,796 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 153,172 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 152,488 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 129,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,574 miles

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

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)

the offside front tyre has a large cut on the outer edge of the tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,236 miles

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

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

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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HJ55 HWD is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ55 HWD, 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 HJ55 HWD registered?

HJ55 HWD is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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