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SL08 SWW

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,530 mi
Last recorded106,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SWW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,530 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 106,525 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 104,663 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear light cluster slighty damaged

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhuast joint & hangers in poor condition

Surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 28 May 2025 104,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear light cluster slighty damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhuast joint & hangers in poor condition

Surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 24 May 2024 103,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 22 May 2023 103,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 102,196 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 100,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 95,259 miles

Lower Underside in general has light corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tires perishing.

Pass 18 May 2018 90,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush has play. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing. 2010.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge and perishing. 2010.

Rear Brake pads getting low.

Fail 24 May 2016 79,894 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge and perishing. 2010.

Rear Brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 May 2015 68,902 miles

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2015 68,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehilce presented muddy

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehilce presented muddy

Pass 23 May 2012 34,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 May 2011 21,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to chassis

front discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

under side of vehicle somewhat muddy

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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SL08 SWW is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL08 SWW, 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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SL08 SWW is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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