1993 · 31 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test190,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.1%
  4. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine1.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  9. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes18.0%
  2. Lights & electrics12.9%
  3. Suspension9.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  5. Body & chassis5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  7. Steering3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.5%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wheel bearings: has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 76.8% of 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were wheel bearings: has excessive play; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).