Toyota Land Cruiser Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Land Cruiser reliable? We analysed 446,391 real MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Land Cruiser.
Toyota Land Cruiser Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Land Cruiser. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Land Cruiser MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Land Cruiser to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Land Cruiser Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Land Cruiser Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Land Cruiser owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Land Cruiser MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Land Cruiser year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 449 | 91.8% | 13,456 | 23,002 | 35,057 |
| 2022 | 949 | 91.3% | 18,118 | 26,789 | 38,884 |
| 2021 | 805 | 89.8% | 20,630 | 32,527 | 51,248 |
| 2020 | 1,458 | 88.6% | 23,793 | 37,304 | 56,606 |
| 2019 | 3,027 | 88.7% | 26,188 | 40,509 | 60,645 |
| 2018 | 3,787 | 88.8% | 26,152 | 41,468 | 62,869 |
| 2017 | 3,377 | 88.4% | 30,654 | 47,575 | 72,343 |
| 2016 | 5,206 | 87.9% | 35,992 | 53,620 | 77,825 |
| 2015 | 7,169 | 86.8% | 37,760 | 56,314 | 82,034 |
| 2014 | 7,527 | 87.2% | 40,314 | 60,957 | 88,380 |
| 2013 | 4,063 | 86.5% | 39,048 | 62,824 | 92,862 |
| 2012 | 4,517 | 86.0% | 43,010 | 67,380 | 99,502 |
| 2011 | 4,461 | 83.5% | 45,501 | 71,636 | 104,724 |
| 2010 | 5,621 | 83.2% | 48,740 | 79,874 | 117,528 |
| 2009 | 5,421 | 80.4% | 52,964 | 83,270 | 121,097 |
| 2008 | 10,218 | 78.6% | 57,470 | 91,682 | 129,035 |
| 2007 | 18,822 | 78.0% | 59,391 | 92,642 | 130,890 |
| 2006 | 24,826 | 76.9% | 59,865 | 94,317 | 134,454 |
| 2005 | 38,032 | 76.5% | 62,604 | 97,408 | 137,228 |
| 2004 | 44,279 | 75.8% | 64,753 | 100,622 | 141,399 |
How Long Does a Toyota Land Cruiser Last?
Based on 36,084 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Land Cruiser Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 449 tests
63.5% MOT pass rate from 96 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Land Cruiser is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 449 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Land Cruiser Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser THIS CAR | 75.9% | 446,391 | 111,841 mi | 36 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 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin | 70.1% | 191,872 | 62,974 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Land Cruiser sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Land Cruiser has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.9% across 446,391 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 Land Cruiser are brake pipe excessively corroded (10,265 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6,714), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (6,304). 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 Land Cruiser owner drives around 6,776 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 Land Cruiser models stay on UK roads for around 36 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.