2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

988 MOT tests in 2024. 66.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.5%
Failed or needed repairs33.5%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 988 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.0%
  2. Suspension18.8%
  3. Brakes18.5%
  4. Body & chassis13.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Steering3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 66.5% of 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 988 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).