2007 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
6,655 MOT tests on the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser are in this dataset, and 77.4% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 23.7% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.9%) and suspension (10.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and headlamp aim — joints alone was recorded 399 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.0% versus 16.2%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 795 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.8% | 718 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.2% | 611 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 581 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 253 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 178 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 399 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 302 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 300 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 264 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 228 |
| 6 | Wipers | 219 |
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 | 37.2% | 2,473 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.6% | 2,035 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.2% | 1,410 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 1,122 |
| 5 | Tyres | 15.9% | 1,056 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.7% | 715 |
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 | 37 | 16.2% |
| 30-60k | 196 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 632 | 17.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,410 | 20.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,826 | 23.8% |
| 150k+ | 2,552 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,539 | 22.8% |
| Petrol | 113 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,448 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 1,437 | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 1,346 | 22.3% |
| 2024 | 1,251 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 1,173 | 24.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Land Cruiser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.8% 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.
- Brakes (9.2% 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
77.4% of the 6,655 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.9% of tests, followed by suspension (10.8%).
Does the 2007 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.2% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,655 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.