2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

614 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 614 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension18.6%
  2. Lights & electrics17.9%
  3. Brakes16.9%
  4. Body & chassis14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Steering3.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 614 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).