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Toyota Land Cruiser reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-present2 named generationsSUVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 618 MOT tests for Toyota Land Cruisers built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Toyota Land Cruiser built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Toyota Land Cruisers built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

13% of MOT tests on Toyota Land Cruisers built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Land Cruisers built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Land Cruiser's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Land Cruiser's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Land Cruiser 300 (J300)

300 (J300) (2022-present)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESEL

8.7% fail rate, built around 2022 (3 years old)

Likely between 7.0% and 10.8%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 10 MOTs, 10.1%)

From 870 MOT tests at this ageView details →
J

J200 (V8/Station Wagon) (2008-2021)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

13.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 10.8% and 16.2%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 618 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELPETROL

23.7% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 2,723 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Toyota Land Cruiser.

See every build year for the Toyota Land Cruiser

Side-by-side

Toyota Land Cruiser generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
300 (J300) (2022-present)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings8.7%likely between 7.0% and 10.8%built around 2022 (3 years old)from 870 MOT tests at this age
J200 (V8/Station Wagon) (2008-2021)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate13.3%likely between 10.8% and 16.2%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 618 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating23.7%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 2,723 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Land Cruiser, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Toyota Land Cruiser fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Land Cruiser ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
8708.7%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
50110.8%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
54710.6%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
62411.2%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
61813.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
55812.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
68912.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
79414.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
64916.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
35015.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
32015.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
29520.7%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
33622.6%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
32526.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
65025.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
84827.2%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,02027.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,26827.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,14528.4%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
79128.4%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
67026.7%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
55130.1%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
2,72323.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Toyota Land Cruisers

These issues come from 7-year-old Toyota Land Cruisers, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    10.2%
    Advisory: 99Fail: 2 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.9%
    Advisory: 71Fail: 17 (19% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    5.2%
    Advisory: 49Fail: 5 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    5.0%
    Advisory: 47Fail: 7 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    3.4%
    Advisory: 15Fail: 12 (44% of the times it was found)

Based on 618 MOT tests on 7-year-old Toyota Land Cruisers, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Toyota Land Cruisers notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres35%
  2. Suspension + Tyres20%
  3. Brakes + Suspension20%
  4. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 92 MOT tests on Toyota Land Cruiser cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Toyota Land Cruiser.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

11 recalls in all

9 of the 11 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 8 more

Top concerns

  • Possible fuel leak
  • EGR flange could corrode and crack
  • Loss of steering control

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 13.3% for the Toyota Land Cruiser, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 13.3% for the Toyota Land Cruiser, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 13.3% for the Toyota Land Cruiser, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 13.3% for the Toyota Land Cruiser, both built around 2018.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Land Cruiser across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has the 4th lowest fail rate of 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 618 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Land Cruiser ever sold: 17,142 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 618 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.