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S8 VVR

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,670 mi
Last recorded207,670 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VVR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 207,670 miles

Rear Lower fuel tank sheet corroded

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

under body corrosion all over

Pass 19 Feb 2025 206,739 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side /floor has corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2024 206,735 miles

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

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

body has corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 206,731 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi vehicle side corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi vehicle side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from rear flexi vehicle side corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is corroded all over and painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has corrosion all over

Pass 7 Dec 2023 205,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 199,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 192,198 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 189,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 186,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 141,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,764 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 8 Jul 2015 126,651 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,461 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,304 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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S8 VVR is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S8 VVR, 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 S8 VVR registered?

S8 VVR is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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