2010 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser passed 83.7% of its 3,783 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 20.5% of the time, so this is 4.2pp 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 (8.3%) and brakes (7.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, position lamp and pins and bushes — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 133 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.7% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 313 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 289 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 195 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 134 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.1% | 78 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 73 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 133 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 117 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 116 |
| 4 | Wipers | 108 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 108 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 97 |
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 | 26.3% | 995 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.9% | 980 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.2% | 574 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 346 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.9% | 300 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 298 |
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 | 63 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 316 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 690 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,031 | 16.0% |
| 120-150k | 816 | 17.3% |
| 150k+ | 867 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,661 | 16.3% |
| Petrol | 122 | 18.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 824 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 773 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | 751 | 17.3% |
| 2024 | 737 | 16.8% |
| 2025 | 698 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Land Cruiser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.6% 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 (5.1% 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 2010 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 3,783 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by brakes (7.6%).
Does the 2010 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,783 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.