Toyota Landcruiser Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Landcruiser car check
Is the Toyota Landcruiser reliable? We analysed 216,887 real MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Landcruiser is about 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 fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser.
Toyota Landcruiser Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Landcruiser. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Landcruiser MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Landcruiser to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Landcruiser Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Landcruiser Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Landcruiser owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Landcruiser MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Landcruiser year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 106 | 80.2% | 42,556 | 89,905 | 107,690 |
| 2014 | 577 | 86.5% | 42,175 | 66,717 | 99,948 |
| 2013 | 1,453 | 86.1% | 43,949 | 69,502 | 101,292 |
| 2012 | 1,199 | 85.3% | 41,320 | 67,022 | 97,779 |
| 2011 | 1,807 | 84.1% | 46,723 | 74,206 | 108,288 |
| 2010 | 2,438 | 82.2% | 49,010 | 79,047 | 118,279 |
| 2009 | 1,931 | 79.3% | 53,298 | 84,688 | 122,172 |
| 2008 | 4,019 | 80.9% | 52,804 | 83,772 | 121,416 |
| 2007 | 7,956 | 76.9% | 61,020 | 96,772 | 137,878 |
| 2006 | 12,400 | 76.5% | 62,632 | 96,133 | 136,612 |
| 2005 | 19,484 | 75.6% | 65,957 | 101,945 | 143,774 |
| 2004 | 25,761 | 74.9% | 72,466 | 110,872 | 154,806 |
| 2003 | 22,171 | 74.8% | 76,428 | 115,451 | 159,603 |
| 2002 | 9,755 | 74.8% | 79,226 | 118,219 | 162,481 |
| 2001 | 7,303 | 73.5% | 84,489 | 118,676 | 161,982 |
| 2000 | 11,155 | 72.5% | 90,988 | 123,690 | 161,420 |
| 1999 | 14,934 | 70.8% | 97,720 | 132,632 | 173,709 |
| 1998 | 17,402 | 70.8% | 104,889 | 136,743 | 174,550 |
| 1997 | 19,785 | 69.7% | 108,823 | 140,425 | 176,075 |
| 1996 | 10,159 | 70.4% | 110,482 | 143,613 | 184,191 |
How Long Does a Toyota Landcruiser Last?
Based on 15,949 Toyota Landcruiser vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Landcruiser Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Landcruiser 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 Landcruiser
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.5% MOT pass rate from 577 tests
65.2% MOT pass rate from 135 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Landcruiser is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.5% across 577 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Landcruiser Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Landcruiser THIS CAR | 73.7% | 216,887 | 122,786 mi | 37 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 |
| Chrysler-jeep Grand Cherokee | 71.8% | 131,180 | 89,852 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Landcruiser trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota LandcruiserShould you buy a used Toyota Landcruiser?
The Toyota Landcruiser has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 216,887 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Landcruiser are brake pipe excessively corroded (5,381 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3,988), and fog lamp not working (3,832). 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 Landcruiser owner drives around 6,572 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 Landcruiser models stay on UK roads for around 37 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.