2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

431 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  9. Headlamp: light source and lamp not compatible0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.2%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Tyres3.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%

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 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 431 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).