2006 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser passed 75.9% of its 8,203 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 24.5%, so the 2006 Land Cruiser sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.1%) and suspension (11.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 480 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.8% versus 12.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 36.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 1,153 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.6% | 950 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.0% | 823 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.6% | 786 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 314 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.7% | 222 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 480 |
| 2 | Joints | 419 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 400 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 379 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 288 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 253 |
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 | 36.4% | 2,982 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.4% | 2,579 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.1% | 1,981 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 1,410 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.3% | 1,333 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.1% | 828 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 33 | 12.1% |
| 30-60k | 183 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 739 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,705 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 2,153 | 25.6% |
| 150k+ | 3,387 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,958 | 24.3% |
| Petrol | 245 | 17.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,875 | 24.3% |
| 2022 | 1,747 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 1,665 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | 1,534 | 24.9% |
| 2025 | 1,382 | 24.5% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Land Cruiser
On a 2006 Land Cruiser, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.6% 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.
- Brakes (10.0% 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.
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 2006 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
75.9% of the 8,203 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by suspension (11.6%).
Does the 2006 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 0-30k band to 25.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,203 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.