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SW08 FDV

2008 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,613 mi
Last recorded150,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Landcruiser83,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FDV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 150,613 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear shock covers corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2026 150,610 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear shock covers corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2025 142,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 142,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner sill at body fixing , near 30 cm of seat belt fixing points middle and rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner sill at body fixing, near 30cm of seatbelt fixing points middle and rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,486 miles

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

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

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

corrosion apearing on exhaust box rear end

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,497 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 102,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,634 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,634 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 45,755 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 45,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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SW08 FDV is a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 83,772 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW08 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW08 FDV registered?

SW08 FDV is a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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