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SM08 ECZ

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,955 mi
Last recorded160,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ECZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 160,955 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body, underbody, chassis and suspension, heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,405 miles

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

general underbody, chassis, suspension and pipework heavily undersealed, some minor areas of corrosion showing through

Pass 27 Mar 2021 126,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

under covers corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2020 123,750 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 123,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 81,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,140 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 68,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,360 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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SM08 ECZ is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM08 ECZ, 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 SM08 ECZ registered?

SM08 ECZ is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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