Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Toyota Landcruiser reliable?

Based on MOT data from 345 vehicles, the 2008 Toyota Landcruiser has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Toyota Landcruiser?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Toyota Landcruiser are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (52.5% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (51.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (28.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Landcruiser (2008)

345 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.7% first-time pass rate

2008 Toyota Landcruiser

CarHunch analysed 345 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Landcruiser. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 345 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2008 Toyota Landcruiser passes its MOT at 82.7%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a 16-year-old vehicle—though nearly one in five examples will have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, a concern worth factoring into your inspection. The median mileage of 76,326 is reasonable for the age, and while the average vehicle racks up 2.05 failures per test, the high advisory count of 13.2 suggests these are mostly wear items rather than structural problems. Expect to budget for routine maintenance rather than major repairs, but have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and steering given the defect pattern.

The 2008 Toyota Landcruiser passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.05

Over 10.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

76k

Middle half: 56k–100k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 13.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 345 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 345 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 52.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 28.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 27.8%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' · Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser

Based on MOT data from 345 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (97%)	335	83.4%	2.08

Colour Breakdown

Based on 16,117 Toyota Landcruiser vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 25.9%

4,171

Green 15.2%

2,454

Blue 14.8%

2,390

Black 12.6%

2,027

Grey 10.7%

1,719

Red 9.9%

1,589

White 5.6%

910

Beige 2.4%

392

Gold 1.7%

273

Brown 0.5%

Maroon 0.4%

Bronze 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Toyota Landcruiser vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

76,326

typical

56,290

low mileage

100,096

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Toyota Landcruiser vehicles fall between 56,290 and 100,096 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,290 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 56,290–100,096 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Toyota Landcruisers sit.

⚠ Over 135,129 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Toyota Landcruiser — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2008 Toyota Landcruisers are still active.

134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.05

Avg failures per vehicle

13.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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