2013 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,352 MOT tests, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser recorded an 88.4% pass rate. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 16.4% of the time, so this is 4.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.4%) and lighting & signalling (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and service brake performance — brake pads alone was recorded 72 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.6% versus 10.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.4% | 151 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 111 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 54 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 52 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.0% | 48 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 45 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 72 |
| 2 | Wipers | 47 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 44 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 40 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 28 |
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 | 19.9% | 468 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.3% | 312 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.8% | 278 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 170 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.4% | 104 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.4% | 103 |
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 | 106 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 485 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 663 | 10.7% |
| 90-120k | 562 | 10.5% |
| 120-150k | 312 | 17.3% |
| 150k+ | 224 | 15.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,279 | 11.6% |
| Petrol | 71 | 11.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 494 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 464 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 454 | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 476 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 464 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Land Cruiser
On a 2013 Land Cruiser, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2013 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 2,352 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Brakes, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.7%).
Does the 2013 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 15.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,352 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.