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AK08 FZU

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FZU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 127,141 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 122,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,453 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 105,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 92,917 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,517 miles

both sides front steel brake pipes into callipers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on the edges

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 57,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre,but not deep enough to reach any cord/ply

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,736 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre,but not deep enough to reach any cord/ply

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Towbar electrics flap damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Towbar electrics flap damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,293 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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AK08 FZU is a 2008 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 77.3%.

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 AK08 FZU, 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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What year was AK08 FZU registered?

AK08 FZU is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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