2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

445 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 445 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.1%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.9%
  2. Lights & electrics8.5%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  5. Body & chassis2.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Tyres1.3%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.8%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 445 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).