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H5 FTA

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

179,258 mi
Last recorded179,258 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,461cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 179,258 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 166,009 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 178,866 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 163,013 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side bad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust joints corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Jan 2024 169,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 154,573 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded bad but not blowing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 169,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 148,502 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 153,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 128,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,306 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,306 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,051 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,195 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 110,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Fwd arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,766 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 100,504 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,002 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 26 May 2016 91,747 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,494 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 80,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,793 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,146 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 59,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,120 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 51,120 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,997 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,997 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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H5 FTA is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 H5 FTA, 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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H5 FTA is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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