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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Highlander. Check any Highlander by registration number below.

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92.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.4%

vs Toyota Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Highlander — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Highlander has an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, which is 9.4 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Highlander is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Toyota Highlander, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Highlander performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 131 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%

2021

Based on 578 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%

0

Based on 87 vehicles

83.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

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72.4% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Highlander MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Highlander?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Highlander is 92.9% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Highlander?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Toyota Highlander reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, the Toyota Highlander is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Highlander?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Highlander?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Highlander: 88,989 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Highlander to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Toyota Highlander's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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