Toyota Landcruiser Estate
From 1,690 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, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 85 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 | 85 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 72 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 63 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 51 |
| 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 | 45 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 35 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 32 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 32 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 31 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 31 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 30% of Landcruiser Estate failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 35% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £151.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 83.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2010 | 86% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 70.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 74.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
1 earlier years
| 1997 | 68.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Landcruiser Estates tested had between 98,497 and 181,631 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 140,355 median miles, the Landcruiser Estate has 0.016 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 Estate MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Landcruiser Estate has a 77.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,690 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Landcruiser Estate?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Landcruiser Estate is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 85 failures. Other common issues include body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Landcruiser Estate at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Landcruiser Estate is 140,355 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 98,497 and 181,631 miles.
Buying a used Landcruiser Estate?
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 77.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £151 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 30% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.