Toyota Landcruiser reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Landcruiser is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 139 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 87 of 442, and 32.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.4% of tests).
Ranked 87 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,589 Toyota Landcruisers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 32.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Landcruiser is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
32.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,500
Typical age at test: 18 years
Toyota Landcruiser MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Landcruiser MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.4% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3% of tests
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working2.5% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5% of tests
What the Toyota Landcruiser fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.0% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Suspension | 13.2% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Brakes | 11.8% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Body and structure | 9.8% | About average |
| Visibility | 4.8% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.8% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Steering | 2.9% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.1% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Tyres | 1.8% | ▼ 77% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 35% less often |
How much is road tax on a Toyota Landcruiser?
Any Toyota Landcruiser first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Landcruiser reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Landcruiser is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 139 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Landcruiser?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.4% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Landcruiser?
Any Toyota Landcruiser first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Toyota Landcruisers fail their MOT?
32.0% of Toyota Landcruisers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Landcruiser combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.