Diesel Toyota Landcruiser: MOT pass rate

71.7% of diesel Toyota Landcruisers pass the MOT first time, measured across 4,098 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 156,707.

Diesel against the other Toyota Landcruiser versions

Why the fuel type changes the number

Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.

On the Toyota Landcruiser specifically, diesel is the strongest at 71.7%, and this diesel version sits 0.2 points above the 71.5% model average.

What it means if you are buying one

There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.

Mileage is part of the answer

The average diesel Toyota Landcruiser had covered 156,707 miles at test, against 151,027 for the petrol. That is very high mileage. Clutches, dual-mass flywheels and head gaskets have usually been through at least one repair by this point, so ask for evidence rather than assume the car is original everywhere.

Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Toyota Landcruiser page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.

Most common MOT failures on a diesel Toyota Landcruiser

1. Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 4.1% of tests (17.96x the national rate for this defect)
2. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 2.4% of tests (8.92x the national rate for this defect)
3. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 3% of tests (7.22x the national rate for this defect)
4. An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 2.7% of tests (6.18x the national rate for this defect)
5. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 4.6% of tests (4.89x the national rate for this defect)
6. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 3% of tests (2.95x the national rate for this defect)
7. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 3% of tests (2.77x the national rate for this defect)
8. A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 3.4% of tests (2.23x the national rate for this defect)
9. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 2.2% of tests (2.09x the national rate for this defect)
10. Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, 2.6% of tests (1.98x the national rate for this defect)

From 4,158 DVSA-tracked diesel Toyota Landcruiser tests, 2024, split out from the Toyota Landcruiser's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 3.47% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a diesel Toyota Landcruiser

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 6.2% of tests (21.19x the national rate for this defect), also fails
2. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 14.5% of tests (11.64x the national rate for this defect), also fails
3. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 5.9% of tests (9.08x the national rate for this defect)
4. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 6.2% of tests (4.09x the national rate for this defect), also fails
5. A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 18.2% of tests (3.86x the national rate for this defect)
6. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 20.7% of tests (3.34x the national rate for this defect), also fails
7. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 6.6% of tests (2.32x the national rate for this defect), also fails
8. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 12.7% of tests (2.29x the national rate for this defect)
9. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 29.7% of tests (2.22x the national rate for this defect)
10. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 9% of tests (1.74x the national rate for this defect)

From 4,158 DVSA-tracked diesel Toyota Landcruiser tests, 2024.

Other Toyota Landcruiser fuel types

• Petrol Toyota Landcruiser - 68.2%

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