2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

699 MOT tests in 2024. 85.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time85.1%
Failed or needed repairs14.9%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 699 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.0%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.0%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Suspension2.6%
  5. Tyres2.4%
  6. Steering1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

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: 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 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 85.1% of 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 699 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; service brake performance: excessively binding; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).