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GY08 ZJN

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 168,436 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUMP GUARD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NOISE IN REAR O/S BRAKE DRUM

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 1 Apr 2026 168,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STABALISER BAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TORSION BAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

NOISE IN REAR O/S BRAKE DRUM

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUMP GUARD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL/ BODY MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 21 Mar 2025 162,597 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUMP GUARD CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear NOISE IN REAR O/S BRAKES

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 162,597 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUMP GUARD CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear NOISE IN REAR O/S BRAKES

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 146,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 138,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 130,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge,monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 120,044 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has light cracking on side wall

Fail 1 May 2018 119,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front tyre waring inner and outer

n/s/r tyre has light cracking on side wall

Pass 19 May 2017 111,527 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 99,672 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 99,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,361 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 52,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,918 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 ZJN is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

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

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