2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

413 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 413 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%
  8. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.5%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.5%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.1%
  2. Lights & electrics6.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Body & chassis2.4%
  6. Tyres1.7%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 413 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).