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WU55 HCJ

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,552 mi
Last recorded180,552 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 HCJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 180,552 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 178,010 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 174,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 174,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 174,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 171,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn to 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 171,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn to 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,515 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 155,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 155,130 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 151,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 151,319 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,638 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 135,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 121,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,354 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,354 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,210 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,079 miles

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

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

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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WU55 HCJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WU55 HCJ, 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 WU55 HCJ registered?

WU55 HCJ is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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