1997 · 27 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

762 MOT tests in 2024. 64.4% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time64.4%
Failed or needed repairs35.6%
Typical mileage at test176,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 762 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.9%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.8%
  2. Suspension22.3%
  3. Lights & electrics21.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 64.4% of 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 762 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).