2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,003 MOT tests in 2024. 61.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time61.7%
Failed or needed repairs38.3%
Typical mileage at test170,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,003 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.7%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.5%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.1%
  2. Brakes25.9%
  3. Suspension24.5%
  4. Body & chassis12.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Steering4.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%

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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 61.7% of 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,003 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).