2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

424 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 424 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.0%
  2. Brakes19.3%
  3. Lights & electrics16.0%
  4. Body & chassis12.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Tyres2.8%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.4%

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 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 424 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).