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SM55 TCU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TCU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 118,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 115,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 113,676 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 113,676 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,643 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 109,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,242 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,242 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,659 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,399 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,684 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,681 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,673 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,928 miles

Near side rear tyre punctured

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

Vehicle pulls slightly to one side on flat road

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,941 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 32,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,510 miles

Coolant leak

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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SM55 TCU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SM55 TCU, 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 SM55 TCU registered?

SM55 TCU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 TCU safe to buy?

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