1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test178,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  5. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.1%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Brakes16.5%
  3. Suspension10.3%
  4. Body & chassis6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.7%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 70.6% of 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; wheel bearings: has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).