Toyota Landcruiser Amazon
From 1,658 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 79 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 79 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 41 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 40 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 40 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 36 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 33 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 33 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 30 |
| 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 | 29 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.4% of Landcruiser Amazon failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £139.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 74.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 77% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 79.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 73.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
5 earlier years
| 2001 | 73.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2000 | 73.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 1999 | 76.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1998 | 81.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
| 1997 | 80.4% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, parking brake inoperative on one side |
Typical mileage
Half of all Landcruiser Amazons tested had between 127,993 and 189,286 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 155,407 median miles, the Landcruiser Amazon has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon has a 76.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,658 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 79 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is 155,407 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 127,993 and 189,286 miles.
Buying a used Landcruiser Amazon?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £139 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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