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SC08 VUG

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 107,927 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 95,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 94,188 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,995 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,713 miles

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front brake pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front brake pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,776 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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SC08 VUG is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SC08 VUG, 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 SC08 VUG registered?

SC08 VUG is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is SC08 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 VUG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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