2019 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser passed 91.9% of its 2,706 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.7 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.7%. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.8%) and brakes (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 105 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.0% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 13.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.8% | 102 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 98 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 78 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.8% | 75 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 105 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 73 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 27 |
| 5 | Washers | 22 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 12 |
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 | 13.0% | 352 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.2% | 330 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 119 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 108 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.2% | 87 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 32 |
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 | 933 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,140 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 435 | 10.3% |
| 90-120k | 115 | 8.7% |
| 120-150k | 40 | 7.5% |
| 150k+ | 43 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,594 | 8.1% |
| Petrol | 106 | 8.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 10.6% |
| 2022 | 689 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 675 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 636 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 640 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Land Cruiser
On a 2019 Land Cruiser, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (3.8% 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.
- Brakes (3.6% 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 (2.9% 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 2019 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 2,706 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Visibility, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,706 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.