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SB08 LFA

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,664 mi
Last recorded87,664 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 87,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, mid and rear corrosion at ferule joints (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on suspension members.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 47,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 45,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,200 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,303 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 24,399 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)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,919 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,414 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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SB08 LFA is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB08 LFA, 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 SB08 LFA registered?

SB08 LFA is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is SB08 LFA safe to buy?

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