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HJ08 HVK

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HVK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 115,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 115,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 109,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 109,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 98,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,629 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,728 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Outer damage to tyre wall.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,915 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,157 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,474 miles

DENT IN FUEL TANK

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,808 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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HJ08 HVK is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ08 HVK, 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 HJ08 HVK registered?

HJ08 HVK is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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