2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

466 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 466 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.1%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.2%
  9. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened0.2%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.9%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  4. Tyres1.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%

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 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 466 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?

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

Is the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).