2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

404 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 404 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Tyres3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 404 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).