1992 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
660 MOT tests on the 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser are in this dataset, and 82.9% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 23.6% of the time, so this is 6.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.2%) and brakes (9.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are prescribed areas, headlamp aim and service brake performance — prescribed areas alone was recorded 26 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.2% of 90-120k cars fail, rising to 18.6% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.8% in 2021 to 16.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 62 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 35 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.7% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescribed areas | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 23 |
| 4 | Wipers | 22 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 20 |
| 6 | Washers | 19 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.0% | 218 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.6% | 162 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.7% | 117 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.0% | 112 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.7% | 77 |
| 6 | Steering | 10.3% | 68 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 59 | 10.2% |
| 120-150k | 116 | 17.2% |
| 150k+ | 445 | 18.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 147 | 21.8% |
| 2022 | 124 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 116 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 140 | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 133 | 16.5% |
What to check before buying a 1992 Land Cruiser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (6.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1992 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
82.9% of the 660 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by brakes (9.4%).
Does the 1992 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 90-120k band to 18.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 660 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.