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SH55 XRG

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XRG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,671 miles

underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2024 117,662 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded

under side corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,373 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody Slightly Corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 114,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Meatal on Meatal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Cant Check Wheel Bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody Slightly Corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Axle pipe support missing. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes binding.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Underside / body underside / chassis/ metal components at underside corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,997 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,997 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 66,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 46,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 46,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 25,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both inner and outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,730 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,669 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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SH55 XRG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SH55 XRG, 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 SH55 XRG registered?

SH55 XRG is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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