Toyota Harrier Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Harrier reliable? We analysed 3,273 real MOT tests across 306 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Harrier is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Harrier.
Toyota Harrier Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Harrier. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Harrier MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Harrier to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Harrier Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Harrier fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Harrier Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Harrier owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Harrier MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Harrier year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 129 | 85.3% | 51,232 | 68,836 | 104,160 |
| 2008 | 94 | 72.3% | 56,374 | 81,578 | 116,272 |
| 2007 | 156 | 79.5% | 43,154 | 74,888 | 110,016 |
| 2006 | 183 | 75.4% | 73,468 | 110,552 | 134,659 |
| 2005 | 133 | 74.4% | 68,123 | 94,200 | 149,053 |
| 2004 | 200 | 77.0% | 57,834 | 90,102 | 112,942 |
| 2003 | 262 | 76.7% | 57,060 | 77,204 | 105,064 |
| 2002 | 225 | 75.6% | 51,787 | 75,194 | 105,008 |
| 2001 | 122 | 74.6% | 55,022 | 76,067 | 105,954 |
| 2000 | 337 | 68.8% | 68,906 | 89,370 | 116,445 |
| 1999 | 484 | 75.2% | 69,934 | 93,332 | 122,100 |
| 1998 | 625 | 69.0% | 79,050 | 109,859 | 137,018 |
How Long Does a Toyota Harrier Last?
Based on 306 Toyota Harrier vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Harrier Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Harrier MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Harrier
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.3% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
68.8% MOT pass rate from 337 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Harrier is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.3% across 129 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Harrier Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Harrier THIS CAR | 75.1% | 3,273 | 88,504 mi | 28 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Ford Focus Style | 82.5% | 983 | 89,907 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Harrier trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota HarrierShould you buy a used Toyota Harrier?
The Toyota Harrier has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.1% across 3,273 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Harrier are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (101 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (79), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (71). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Harrier owner drives around 5,637 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Harrier models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.