2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

579 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 579 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.2%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%

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: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 579 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?

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

Is the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).