2008 Toyota Landcruiser Estate — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 262 MOT tests analysed for the 2008 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 78.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (75.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 37 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.3% | 27 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 14 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 12 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 10 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 9 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 32.4% | 85 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.5% | 72 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.3% | 61 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.0% | 42 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 38 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.6% | 33 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 48 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 45 | 15.6% |
| 120-150k | 67 | 22.4% |
| 150k+ | 95 | 23.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 57 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 56 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 47 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 48 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Landcruiser Estate
Before buying a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 14.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Toyota Landcruiser Estates pass their MOT?
78.6% of the 262 2008 Toyota Landcruiser Estate MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Toyota Landcruiser Estate?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by brakes (10.3%).
Does the 2008 Landcruiser Estate get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.8% in the 60-90k band to 23.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 262 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.