2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel · WU08 HHP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and structural integrity. While it passed its most recent MOT in May 2024 at 177,246 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior involving multiple mechanical faults. The 2024 failure highlighted a fractured nearside coil spring, split CV boots, and excessive play in the offside front track rod end. Although these items were addressed, the recurring nature of component wear suggests that the suspension and steering assemblies are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Records show a steady accumulation, with 11,877 miles covered between September 2020 and September 2021, followed by a 12,400-mile interval leading into October 2022. The recent 13,000 miles recorded between October 2022 and May 2024 confirms the vehicle is still used regularly, which helps prevent internal components from seizing but continues to place high stress on rubber bushings and chassis members. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and rear body structure. The tester has consistently flagged corrosion on the rear upper integral body structure and suspension rods since 2024. While these were noted as not yet reducing structural rigidity, the persistent presence of rust on the crossmember indicates an ongoing process. Particular attention should be paid to the front upper suspension arm ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages, as these have been flagged for play or wear across multiple testing years. Verifying that the new CV boots are free of grease leakage is essential to ensure the 2024 failure was properly rectified.