Toyota Landcruiser Estate Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Landcruiser Estate car check
Is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate reliable? We analysed 33,877 real MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Landcruiser Estate is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, position lamp(s) not working and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser Estate.
Toyota Landcruiser Estate Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Landcruiser Estate. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Landcruiser Estate MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Landcruiser Estate to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Landcruiser Estate Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Landcruiser Estate Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Landcruiser Estate owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Landcruiser Estate MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Landcruiser Estate year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 674 | 84.4% | 42,595 | 66,007 | 103,031 |
| 2011 | 1,788 | 84.3% | 45,665 | 70,630 | 106,000 |
| 2010 | 4,225 | 83.7% | 46,695 | 73,959 | 107,714 |
| 2009 | 1,558 | 80.7% | 53,972 | 82,981 | 119,489 |
| 2008 | 985 | 78.3% | 62,349 | 88,812 | 130,649 |
| 2007 | 1,646 | 77.6% | 55,458 | 86,713 | 124,798 |
| 2006 | 983 | 76.5% | 62,806 | 96,589 | 133,900 |
| 2005 | 1,200 | 77.2% | 55,164 | 87,892 | 128,195 |
| 2004 | 1,946 | 75.4% | 62,811 | 96,257 | 136,610 |
| 2003 | 1,853 | 74.9% | 67,171 | 105,049 | 147,136 |
| 2002 | 3,053 | 75.3% | 82,261 | 116,545 | 159,100 |
| 2001 | 2,463 | 74.2% | 78,094 | 110,524 | 151,599 |
| 2000 | 2,045 | 73.1% | 88,063 | 121,707 | 160,912 |
| 1999 | 2,767 | 71.1% | 100,911 | 135,396 | 170,812 |
| 1998 | 2,979 | 70.3% | 111,564 | 139,071 | 174,540 |
| 1997 | 2,916 | 71.5% | 111,445 | 141,252 | 175,880 |
| 1996 | 496 | 69.0% | 125,207 | 152,609 | 185,758 |
| 1995 | 142 | 75.4% | 113,036 | 167,268 | 198,082 |
How Long Does a Toyota Landcruiser Estate Last?
Based on 2,144 Toyota Landcruiser Estate vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Landcruiser Estate Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Landcruiser Estate 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 Estate
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.4% MOT pass rate from 674 tests
69.0% MOT pass rate from 496 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Landcruiser Estate is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.4% across 674 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.0% — 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 Estate Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Landcruiser Estate THIS CAR | 76.1% | 33,877 | 108,549 mi | 30 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 |
| Norton Commando | 91.4% | 13,398 | 18,484 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Landcruiser Estate sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Landcruiser Estate has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.1% across 33,877 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 Landcruiser Estate are brake pipe excessively corroded (655 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (475), and registration plate lamp not working (474). 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 Estate owner drives around 6,771 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 Estate models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.