2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,197 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,197 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    44 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.1%
  2. Suspension22.1%
  3. Brakes20.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.6%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,197 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 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).