2016 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,338 MOT tests, the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser recorded a 90.6% pass rate. That is 3.0 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 12.4%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.0%) and tyres (2.9%) 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 105 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.4% once past 150k — 4.7× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 14.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.0% | 167 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 98 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 91 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 84 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 38 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 30 |
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 | 105 |
| 2 | Wipers | 73 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 56 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 51 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 47 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 26 |
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 | 14.0% | 466 |
| 2 | Tyres | 11.9% | 398 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 239 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 127 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 107 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 84 |
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 | 308 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,273 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,063 | 10.6% |
| 90-120k | 457 | 12.0% |
| 120-150k | 150 | 17.3% |
| 150k+ | 87 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,279 | 9.5% |
| Petrol | 59 | 6.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 712 | 10.1% |
| 2022 | 669 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 660 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 657 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 640 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Land Cruiser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 5.0% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (5.0% 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.
- Tyres (2.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2016 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 3,338 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Brakes, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2016 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,338 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.