2014 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
3,948 MOT tests on the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser are in this dataset, and 88.9% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (15.1% fail rate), the 2014 Land Cruiser comes out 4.0pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.6%) and lighting & signalling (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, service brake performance and rigid brake pipes — brake pads alone was recorded 99 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.1% versus 5.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.6% | 222 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 129 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.7% | 108 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 73 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 58 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 39 |
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 | 99 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 69 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 58 |
| 4 | Wipers | 53 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 49 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 49 |
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 | 18.1% | 714 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.5% | 531 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.6% | 417 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 164 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 157 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 124 |
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 | 179 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 957 | 8.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,298 | 9.6% |
| 90-120k | 923 | 14.0% |
| 120-150k | 405 | 15.8% |
| 150k+ | 185 | 15.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,844 | 11.2% |
| Petrol | 104 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 794 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 797 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 775 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 780 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 802 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Land Cruiser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 5.6% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (5.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2014 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 3,948 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Brakes, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2014 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,948 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.