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SM08 XSY

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser91,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,490 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,395 miles

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

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

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,077 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front top balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 56,842 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 51,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,418 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,715 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pump pipes ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,582 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 24,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,081 miles

all four tyres perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2012 18,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,905 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 XSY 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 83.3%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

SM08 XSY is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is SM08 XSY safe to buy?

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