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FM56 SSZ

2008 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,161 mi
Last recorded144,161 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Landcruiser83,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SSZ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 144,161 miles

Coolant leak appears to be radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner sill panels both sides started to corrode

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill panel has a hole in it

Offside Rear inner sill panel started to corrode

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 135,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 127,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 121,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 101,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge ...........

Rear number plate ...........

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,793 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 70,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,915 miles

Offside Front items removed from windscreen view before test

Fail 28 Jan 2016 60,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front items removed from windscreen view before test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 18,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,927 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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FM56 SSZ is a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 83,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM56 SSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FM56 SSZ registered?

FM56 SSZ is a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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