Toyota Landcruiser Amazon MOT Failures
An analysis of 14,278 real DVSA MOT tests on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is wheel bearings worn — this model is 22 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 14,278 MOT tests, 25.43% of all Toyota Landcruiser Amazon tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include anti-roll bar links worn (47x the fleet average), registration plate lamp not securely attached (13x the fleet average), parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (13x the fleet average), and excessive radial movement between the top of th... (12x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Brakes, Steering, Bodywork. If you're inspecting a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
The standout failure at this mileage is wheel bearings worn at 22x the fleet average.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are anti-roll bar links worn (19x the average) and registration plate lamp not securely attached (13x). parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (13x) and wheel bearings worn (13x) also appear frequently.
The shift from wheel bearings worn at lower mileages to anti-roll bar links worn at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon:
Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn, anti-roll bar links worn. Lights & Electrics — check for registration plate lamp not securely attached. Brakes — check for parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Toyota Landcruiser Amazon MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?
Based on 14,278 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is wheel bearings worn — at 22x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include anti-roll bar links worn and registration plate lamp not securely attached.
Is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon reliable based on MOT data?
The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon has 8 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is wheel bearings worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon most commonly fails on anti-roll bar links worn and registration plate lamp not securely attached. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.