2011 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
2,692 MOT tests on the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser are in this dataset, and 84.3% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 19.2% of the time, so this is 3.5pp 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 (7.6%) and brakes (7.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, position lamp and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 94 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.5% versus 3.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 206 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 193 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.7% | 127 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 99 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 80 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.0% | 55 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 94 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 92 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 82 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 72 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 68 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 66 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.2% | 597 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.0% | 538 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.8% | 399 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 232 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 168 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.9% | 159 |
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 | 52 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 337 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 665 | 14.9% |
| 90-120k | 788 | 18.3% |
| 120-150k | 456 | 16.7% |
| 150k+ | 393 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,610 | 15.9% |
| Petrol | 77 | 10.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 571 | 16.8% |
| 2022 | 562 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 536 | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 505 | 13.9% |
| 2025 | 518 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Land Cruiser
On a 2011 Land Cruiser, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.2% 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.
- Suspension (4.7% 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 2011 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
84.3% of the 2,692 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by brakes (7.2%).
Does the 2011 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,692 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.