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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Land Cruiser. Check any Land Cruiser by registration number below.

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81.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Toyota Avg

37

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Land Cruiser has an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Land Cruiser is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Land Cruiser for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Land Cruiser, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Land Cruiser performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 59 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 134 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

3.6%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2021

Based on 516 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

3.8%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

2020

Based on 1,015 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

50k mi

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2019

Based on 1,633 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

5.7%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2018

Based on 1,730 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

2017

Based on 1,107 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

2016

Based on 1,550 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

10.9%

2015

Based on 1,838 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2014

Based on 1,979 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

2013

Based on 929 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2012

Based on 798 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

10.6%

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2011

Based on 766 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

7.6%

2010

Based on 809 vehicles

77.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2009

Based on 724 vehicles

73.3%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2008

Based on 1,149 vehicles

75.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

21.9%

2007

Based on 1,789 vehicles

74.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2006

Based on 2,065 vehicles

71.3%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

26.1%

2005

Based on 2,958 vehicles

72.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

22.3%

2004

Based on 2,709 vehicles

68.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

24.9%

2003

Based on 2,053 vehicles

70.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

22.8%

2002

Based on 1,458 vehicles

71.1%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

25.7%

2001

Based on 1,406 vehicles

69.8%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

24.3%

2000

Based on 1,057 vehicles

72.5%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

21.4%

1999

Based on 1,526 vehicles

73.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

14.9%

1998

Based on 1,546 vehicles

73.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

19.7%

1997

Based on 1,412 vehicles

71.8%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1996

Based on 792 vehicles

74.0%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

20.9%

1995

Based on 629 vehicles

78.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

15.3%

1994

Based on 729 vehicles

77.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1993

Based on 544 vehicles

80.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

10.4%

1992

Based on 248 vehicles

81.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

12.9%

1991

Based on 156 vehicles

71.2%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

12.9%

1990

Based on 146 vehicles

82.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

13.2%

1989

Based on 52 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.8%

1988

Based on 59 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

0

Based on 17,431 vehicles

80.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Land Cruiser

The most common reasons a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.3%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.1%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.0%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.7%
5

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

2.7%
Toyota Land Cruiser Common Faults & Repair Costs

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruiser — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Land Cruiser MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Land Cruiser?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 81.4% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Land Cruiser?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Land Cruiser are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.3%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.1%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.4%, the Toyota Land Cruiser is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Land Cruiser?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Land Cruiser?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Land Cruiser: 25,035 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Land Cruiser to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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