At a Glance
The Toyota Land Cruiser has 35 identified common problems across 8 generations, with the J90 (1996-2002) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 578K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Toyota Land Cruiser common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Toyota Land Cruiser generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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J60
Most common MOT failure: Brake performance below minimum
J80
Top issue: Brake performance below minimum
J90
Top issue: Suspension linkage condition
J100
J120
Top issue: Linkage ball joint dust cover split
J200
Most common MOT failure: Wiper blades deteriorated
J150
J300
Most common MOT failure: Wiper blades deteriorated
Most Common Toyota Land Cruiser MOT Failures
Every reason Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.49% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.42% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.85% |
| 4 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 6.59% |
| 5 | Brake performance below minimum | 6.51% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 4.74% |
| 7 | Exhaust system fault | 4.10% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.95% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 3.37% |
| 10 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 3.12% |
| 11 | Fog lamp not working | 2.95% |
| 12 | Driveshaft fault | 2.50% |
| 13 | Position lamp not working | 2.00% |
| 14 | Windscreen washer not working | 1.90% |
| 15 | Tyre condition | 1.76% |
| 16 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.71% |
| 17 | Parking brake condition | 1.67% |
| 18 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.60% |
| 19 | Front suspension fault | 1.57% |
| 20 | Rear lamp not working | 1.54% |
| 21 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.42% |
| 22 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.41% |
| 23 | Chassis condition | 1.28% |
| 24 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.17% |
| 25 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.10% |
| 26 | Headlamp fault | 1.00% |
| 27 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.98% |
| 28 | Track rod end worn | 0.93% |
| 29 | Seat belt condition | 0.90% |
| 30 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.85% |
| 31 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.84% |
| 32 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.79% |
| 33 | Indicator fault | 0.77% |
| 34 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.66% |
| 35 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.63% |
| 36 | ABS fault | 0.62% |
| 37 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.50% |
| 38 | Horn not working | 0.49% |
| 39 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.49% |
| 40 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.49% |
| 41 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.45% |
| 42 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.40% |
| 43 | Steering rack fault | 0.39% |
| 44 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.37% |
| 45 | Brake pedal fault | 0.36% |
| 46 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.35% |
| 47 | Airbag warning light on | 0.35% |
| 48 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.25% |
| 49 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.24% |
| 50 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.22% |
| 51 | Brake lever fault | 0.22% |
| 52 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.21% |
| 53 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.20% |
| 54 | Brake fluid leak | 0.17% |
| 55 | Drag link end worn | 0.17% |
| 56 | Steering free play excessive | 0.16% |
| 57 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.14% |
| 58 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.14% |
| 59 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.14% |
| 60 | Brake caliper fault | 0.12% |
| 61 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 62 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.12% |
| 63 | Steering lock fault | 0.11% |
| 64 | Steering arm worn | 0.11% |
| 65 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.11% |
| 66 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.10% |
| 67 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.10% |
| 68 | Propshaft fault | 0.10% |
| 69 | Electrical switch fault | 0.09% |
| 70 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 71 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.08% |
| 72 | Towbar fault | 0.08% |
| 73 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.08% |
| 74 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.08% |
| 75 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.08% |
| 76 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.08% |
| 77 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.07% |
| 78 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 79 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.07% |
| 80 | Steering column fault | 0.07% |
| 81 | Body security fault | 0.06% |
| 82 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.06% |
| 83 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.06% |
| 84 | Power steering pump fault | 0.05% |
| 85 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 86 | Engine oil leak | 0.05% |
| 87 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.05% |
| 88 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.04% |
| 89 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 90 | Suspension unit fault | 0.04% |
| 91 | Transmission oil leak | 0.03% |
| 92 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 94 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Steering box fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.03% |
| 98 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 100 | Power steering ram fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.02% |
| 102 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 105 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 106 | Rear suspension fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 108 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 112 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 113 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 114 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 118 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 119 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.01% |
| 120 | Brake valve fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Steering damper fault | 0.01% |
| 122 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.01% |
| 123 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 124 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 125 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 126 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 127 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 128 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 129 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 132 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 139 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 141 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 143 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 147 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 154 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 155 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 160 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 163 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 164 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 166 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 167 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 169 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 172 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 178 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 180 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 184 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 190 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 193 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 194 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 195 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 196 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Toyota Land Cruiser MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Toyota Land Cruiser, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Toyota Land Cruiser problems?
Based on analysis of 578K Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 35 identified common problems across 8 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension linkage condition". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Toyota Land Cruiser generation has the most problems?
The Toyota Land Cruiser J90 (1996-2002) (1996–2002) has the highest number of identified common problems (40). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Toyota Land Cruiser?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Toyota Land Cruiser owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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