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SM08 XSO

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,412 mi
Last recorded168,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XSO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 168,412 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

All previous welding repairs covered with sealant

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded/ has a hole but is out of prescribed areas. 1 of 2

Nearside Inner sill corroded/ has a hole but is out of prescribed areas. 2 of 2

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Front Upper Upper ball joint has damage from hammering.

Offside Inner sill corroded/ has a hole but is out of prescribed areas.

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

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

Rear exhaust joint held together with 1 bolt and if corroded, Likely to fail

Fail 14 Jun 2025 168,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central box holed/ rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

All previous welding repairs covered with sealant

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/ holed bout of prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/ holed bout of prescribed areas

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded/ holed bout of prescribed areas

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

Pass 17 May 2024 158,565 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 153,279 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack)(BORDERLINE (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges)(offside BORDERLINE

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside rear hub seal leaking(ADVANCED

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside of front bumper damaged)(ADVANCED

Fail 21 Feb 2023 153,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack)(BORDERLINE (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges)(offside BORDERLINE

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside rear hub seal leaking(ADVANCED

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside of front bumper damaged)(ADVANCED

Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,503 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges)(offside ADVANCED

damage to front bumper/fog light)(offside)(ADVANCED

nearside rear hub seal leaking)(brake back plate damp

Fail 3 Mar 2022 150,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges)(offside ADVANCED

damage to front bumper/fog light)(offside)(ADVANCED

nearside rear hub seal leaking)(brake back plate damp

Pass 22 Feb 2021 145,261 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear bumper damaged

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,504 miles

Damage to front and rear of vehicle

Exhaust system and fixings corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 140,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Damage to front and rear of vehicle

Exhaust system and fixings corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 134,220 miles

Front and rear of vehicle body damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside and Nearside front brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 134,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear of vehicle body damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade poor

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

Offside and Nearside front brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,024 miles

Nearside Rear Fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,963 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Wiper noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 118,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Wiper noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,337 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,879 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs rusty/worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,469 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,371 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 XSO is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SM08 XSO, 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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SM08 XSO is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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