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SM55 TDZ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,484 mi
Last recorded166,484 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TDZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 166,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

underbody rust

Pass 3 Feb 2025 160,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 147,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 133,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 133,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

Fail 30 Jan 2020 126,783 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,031 miles

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

cant see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 17 Jan 2019 116,008 miles

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

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

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

cant see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,998 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,068 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,883 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,631 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,624 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,216 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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SM55 TDZ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM55 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

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

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