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SM54 UUT

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,551 mi
Last recorded158,551 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 UUT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 158,551 miles

Various parts of chassis corroded

Chassis undersealed in various locations

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner arch heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Sill area heavily undersealed

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill area heavily undersealed

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

Rear diff. covered in oil

Fail 27 Sep 2021 158,191 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All underbody components covered in underseal

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 155,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 155,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 150,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 146,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 144,839 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 144,839 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 142,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 140,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 140,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 133,032 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 130,168 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 114,717 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Brake fluid just above the minimum

Chip in windscreen

Rear of gearbox oily

Slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint but not excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2011 114,717 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear of gearbox oily

Slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint but not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,452 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear of gearbox damp

Slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint but not excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,319 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 84,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,655 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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SM54 UUT is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM54 UUT, 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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SM54 UUT is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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