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TJ08 SHA

2008 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,773 mi
Last recorded214,773 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Landcruiser83,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ08 SHA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 214,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 206,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 197,989 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2022 189,823 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 180,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,712 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General age related corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2019 166,010 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Could not assess life of rear pads due to caliper design. Have advised presenter.

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 155,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 155,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 135,060 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 135,059 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod end have play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,281 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 120,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/front tyre wear on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,407 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wear on inner edges.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,963 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play detected at steering and susopension joints

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,253 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,253 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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TJ08 SHA is a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser in Black 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 TJ08 SHA, 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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TJ08 SHA is a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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