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SM55 TDU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

202,872 mi
Last recorded202,872 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TDU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 202,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill at side step corroded and holed but non structural

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 202,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill at side step corroded and holed but non structural

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 199,129 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body corroded under ABS Pump

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Step slightly insecure

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

Rear Body corroded but not structural

Fail 19 Jul 2021 199,129 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Axle corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension mount snapped from axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body corroded under ABS Pump

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 188,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 180,836 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2019 180,835 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint fractured and unserviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2018 170,016 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 170,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,604 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 157,604 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,133 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 141,704 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,528 miles

6th 7th seat missing at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front out edge tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck very rusty

osr 7th seat seat belt missing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 125,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail and centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

6th 7th seat missing at time of test

Front wiper linkage excessive play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front out edge tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper incorrect fitting

engine covers

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck very rusty

osr 7th seat seat belt missing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,990 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,697 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)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 89,697 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,177 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,647 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,790 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outter edges.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outter edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 25,927 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 TDU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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