2015 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,984 MOT tests, the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser recorded an 89.3% pass rate. Against large SUVs of a similar age (13.7% fail rate), the 2015 Land Cruiser comes out 3.0pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.1%) and lighting & signalling (3.7%) 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 headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 131 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.7% in the 0-30k band and 19.0% in the 150k+ band, a 12.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 15.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.1% | 243 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 146 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.2% | 127 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 99 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 38 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 32 |
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 | 131 |
| 2 | Wipers | 82 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 68 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 65 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 60 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 51 |
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 | 15.5% | 616 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.5% | 497 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 291 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 168 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 154 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 119 |
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 | 282 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,302 | 8.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,300 | 10.5% |
| 90-120k | 658 | 12.2% |
| 120-150k | 267 | 16.9% |
| 150k+ | 174 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,879 | 10.7% |
| Petrol | 105 | 9.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 855 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 779 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 781 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 769 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 800 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Land Cruiser
On a 2015 Land Cruiser, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (6.1% 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 (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 2015 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 3,984 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Brakes, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2015 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,984 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.