2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

596 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 596 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.4%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Tyres2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Steering0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%

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.

← 2017 Land CruiserAll Land Cruiser years2019 Land Cruiser →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 596 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).