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EK08 GOA

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,292 mi
Last recorded137,292 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GOA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 137,292 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 137,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,224 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,683 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,816 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,816 miles

Central Sound deadening material insecure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 73,488 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 73,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

power steering fluid below minimum

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,842 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

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Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 57,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf disc badly scorred

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,075 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,074 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 45,398 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing slightyly

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the shoulder note the cords are not exposed

unable to see rear pads

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing slightyly

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the shoulder note the cords are not exposed

unable to see rear pads

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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EK08 GOA is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 GOA, 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 EK08 GOA registered?

EK08 GOA is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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