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2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Landcruiser Estate models manufactured in 2012, based on 468 real MOT test results.

82.3%
Pass Rate
17.7%
Fail Rate
468
Total Tests
71,087
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate MOT Analysis

The 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate has an MOT pass rate of 82.3% based on 468 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 71,087 miles on the odometer. With a 17.7% failure rate, the 2012 Landcruiser Estate is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate is Suspension, responsible for 1.9% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ200โ€“500. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Brakes follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Landcruiser Estate page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension1.9%9
2Body, Chassis, Structure0.4%2
3Brakes0.2%1
4Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.2%1
5Tyres0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 71,087 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension0.27% per 10K miBody & Structure0.06% per 10K miBrakes0.03% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.03% per 10K miTyres0.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension0.271.9%9
Body & Structure0.060.4%2
Brakes0.030.2%1
Noise, emissions and leaks0.030.2%1
Tyres0.030.2%1

Mileage Statistics

71,087
Mean
71,570
Median
44,832
25th Percentile
80,018
75th Percentile
2.49% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate has an MOT pass rate of 82.3% based on 468 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 71,087 miles on the odometer. With a 17.7% failure rate, the 2012 Landcruiser Estate is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. At 71,087 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Suspension โ€” 1.9% of failures

Suspension issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: ยฃ200โ€“500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Body, chassis, structure โ€” 0.4% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Brakes โ€” 0.2% of failures

Brakes issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components โ€” any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: ยฃ150โ€“400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel โ€” if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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