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Toyota Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) (2008-2021) reliability

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Toyota Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Toyota Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) models 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 Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) models 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 Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2008-2021SUVDIESEL

Based on 7,116 tests of Land Cruiser models registered 2008-2021.

About 1 in 25 Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) MOTs (3.9%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 618 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 2.6% and 5.7%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 25 Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) MOTs (4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).

Based on 618 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 2.8% and 5.9%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

J200 (V8/Station Wagon) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1739.8%
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
33725.8%

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 16 years old.

How the Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) compares

At each age below, see how the Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 131,775 tests across 15 Toyota models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateToyota average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1739.8%
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
33725.8%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon).

  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 J200 (V8/Station Wagon), 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 J200 (V8/Station Wagon), 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 J200 (V8/Station Wagon), 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 J200 (V8/Station Wagon), both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    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.

Recall context

10 recalls in all

1 of the 10 Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • EGR flange could corrode and crack

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

What has gone wrong on Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) cars built around 2018

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 67 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
4%
Emissions
1%

Wear items

Brakes
22%
Tyres
16%
Lighting
6%
How Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) cars have aged

How Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%30%357911131517Age at MOTBuilt around 2021, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 10.5% (351 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2021, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 10.7% (336 tests, 2025 data)2021Built around 2020, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 7.9% (292 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2020, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 12.5% (303 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2020, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.6% (285 tests, 2025 data)2020Built around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 10.7% (448 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 9.4% (417 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (406 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 13.5% (384 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 8.6% (525 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 11.6% (484 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 12.2% (466 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 10.6% (426 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 14.5% (421 tests, 2025 data)2018Built around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 12.1% (339 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 13.5% (333 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 13.5% (327 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 11.5% (305 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.0% (301 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.6% (456 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 12.6% (437 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 10.9% (413 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.4% (425 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 11.6% (398 tests, 2025 data)2016Built around 2015, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 14.4% (576 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2015, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 12.7% (528 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2015, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.8% (520 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2015, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (499 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2015, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (516 tests, 2025 data)2015Built around 2014, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 10.6% (489 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2014, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.9% (511 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2014, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 11.9% (478 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2014, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 14.0% (484 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2014, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 16.8% (483 tests, 2025 data)2014Built around 2013, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.8% (224 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2013, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 13.2% (205 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2013, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 14.0% (200 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2013, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (192 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2013, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 14.7% (197 tests, 2025 data)2013Built around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 17.0% (212 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 18.0% (211 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 15.2% (198 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 21.1% (194 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 14.0% (171 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 20.0% (190 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 21.4% (192 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 17.0% (176 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 15.9% (151 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 20.6% (165 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 18.8% (234 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (211 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 18.0% (200 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 19.8% (212 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 19.2% (198 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 25.6% (219 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.6% (214 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 26.3% (198 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 27.4% (190 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 26.6% (173 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 25.6% (403 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 24.5% (420 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 26.4% (382 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 25.4% (366 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 25.8% (337 tests, 2025 data)2008
First registered around 2021First registered around 2020First registered around 2019First registered around 2018
All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common issues on Toyota Land Cruisers of this age

This list covers every Toyota Land Cruiser built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the J200 (V8/Station Wagon) on its own.

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 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Land Cruiser J200 (V8/Station Wagon) (2008-2021) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 618 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 7,116 MOT tests on Toyota Land Cruisers first registered between 2008-2021. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.