1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

795 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test171,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 795 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Brakes23.8%
  3. Suspension21.8%
  4. Body & chassis17.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 65.2% of 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 795 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).