2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

597 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 597 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.5%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Tyres3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

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 1.6mm9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 597 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).