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GY08 ZHO

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,633 mi
Last recorded113,633 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ZHO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 113,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 103,609 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,580 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury all body mountains (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel possible due to fluid at wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all body mountains and chassis

front support panel rusting

Pass 11 Feb 2022 97,042 miles

corrosion to body mounting prescribed areas & various areas under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,986 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,552 miles

Light corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,967 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 47,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 47,357 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O.S wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,853 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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GY08 ZHO is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY08 ZHO, 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 GY08 ZHO registered?

GY08 ZHO is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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