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

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74.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.7%

vs Toyota Avg

17

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Landcruiser Estate — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate has an average MOT pass rate of 74.8%, which is 8.7 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Landcruiser Estate on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Landcruiser Estate for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser Estate, 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 Landcruiser Estate performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 102 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2011

Based on 238 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

22.5%

2010

Based on 551 vehicles

83.7%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

11.4%

2009

Based on 178 vehicles

66.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

36.6%

2008

Based on 110 vehicles

67.3%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

31.3%

2007

Based on 148 vehicles

75.7%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2006

Based on 72 vehicles

79.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

20.4%

2005

Based on 74 vehicles

68.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

12.2%

Retest Rate

39.0%

2004

Based on 111 vehicles

76.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

18.0%

2003

Based on 102 vehicles

73.5%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

26.2%

2002

Based on 178 vehicles

70.2%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

24.8%

2001

Based on 128 vehicles

63.3%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2000

Based on 76 vehicles

69.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

23.1%

1999

Based on 147 vehicles

77.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

10.9%

1998

Based on 136 vehicles

77.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1997

Based on 173 vehicles

67.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

20.2%

0

Based on 1,241 vehicles

78.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Landcruiser Estate

The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

11.4%
2

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

7.3%
3

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

6.9%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

5.8%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.9%

Front Offside

2.0%

Rear Nearside

2.0%

Toyota Landcruiser Estate — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Landcruiser Estate MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Landcruiser Estate is 74.8% 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 Landcruiser Estate?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Landcruiser Estate are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (11.4%), 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 (7.3%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (6.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.8%, the Toyota Landcruiser Estate is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Landcruiser Estate?
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 Landcruiser Estate?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Landcruiser Estate: 141,578 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Landcruiser Estate to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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