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MJ55 ULT

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

215,397 mi
Last recorded215,397 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ULT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 215,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2025 215,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2024 210,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 204,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 198,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 189,657 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 179,265 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 163,942 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 148,090 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 148,092 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,939 miles

slight bearing noise heard on road/tappley test.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 133,939 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

slight bearing noise heard on road/tappley test.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 115,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,549 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at join with rear flex hoses, but unable to check properly due to location.

both front tyres bald on inside edges and almost through to the cords.

rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 104,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at join with rear flex hoses, but unable to check properly due to location.

both front tyres bald on inside edges and almost through to the cords.

rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,927 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,910 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Play in both front anti-roll bar clamp bushes.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,453 miles

both front wheels binding/draging slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,453 miles

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

both front wheels binding/draging slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,081 miles

Front brake pads very low.

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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MJ55 ULT is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 ULT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ55 ULT is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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