2022 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
1,035 MOT tests on the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser are in this dataset, and 93.5% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2022 Land Cruiser comes out 2.2pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (2.5%) and lighting & signalling (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Land Cruiser fails 5.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2.5% | 26 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 28 |
| 3 | Wipers | 18 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 5 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.4% | 97 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 76 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 45 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.9% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 9 |
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 | 602 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 357 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 62 | 6.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 999 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Land Cruiser
On a 2022 Land Cruiser, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (2.5% 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 (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 2022 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 1,035 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Brakes, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2022 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 6.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,035 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.