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PK08 SPZ

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

209,968 mi
Last recorded209,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 SPZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 209,968 miles

Rear body mounts rusting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis rusting

Pass 17 Jul 2025 196,790 miles

Rear body mounts rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2025 196,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear body mounts rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2024 182,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 167,157 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 167,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 155,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 145,626 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 145,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,034 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 122,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,810 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 29,809 miles

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

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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PK08 SPZ is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK08 SPZ, 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 PK08 SPZ registered?

PK08 SPZ is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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