2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,044 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test165,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,044 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.4%
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes22.8%
  2. Lights & electrics22.0%
  3. Suspension21.9%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Steering3.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.5%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.0%

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: position 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,044 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).