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A15 SAB

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,285 mi
Last recorded198,285 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SAB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 198,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 198,284 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forwardmost bracket fractured with suspension arm insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 191,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 185,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 176,724 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 176,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 168,271 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside central brake pipes at the rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security the mounting for the body at the far nearside rear has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to calliper is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,256 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 159,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 152,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 152,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,209 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 127,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,182 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 111,666 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Central Oil leak prop shaft and differential oil seal ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,160 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,967 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,967 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,116 miles

All four tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats folded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,497 miles

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,396 miles

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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A15 SAB is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 91,682 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 A15 SAB, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 SAB is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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