2000 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
5,388 MOT tests on the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser are in this dataset, and 75.7% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 24.9%, so the 2000 Land Cruiser sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.5%) and brakes (11.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, chassis condition and position lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 331 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.7% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 26.0% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 23.2% of the time against 24.5% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 38.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 782 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 636 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.8% | 633 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.8% | 526 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.1% | 220 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.1% | 165 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 331 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 320 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 280 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 222 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 221 |
| 6 | Prescribed areas | 216 |
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 | 38.4% | 2,069 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.6% | 1,595 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.3% | 1,310 |
| 4 | Other defects | 16.7% | 900 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 799 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.3% | 718 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 79 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 239 | 22.6% |
| 90-120k | 669 | 20.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,137 | 23.4% |
| 150k+ | 3,235 | 26.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,466 | 24.5% |
| Petrol | 914 | 23.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,244 | 23.1% |
| 2022 | 1,211 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 1,104 | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 956 | 23.2% |
| 2025 | 873 | 24.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Land Cruiser
On a 2000 Land Cruiser, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.8% 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 (11.8% 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 2000 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
75.7% of the 5,388 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by brakes (11.8%).
Does the 2000 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 30-60k band to 26.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,388 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.