2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,497 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.4% in the 90-120k group versus 9.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 96 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 83 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 65 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.3% | 35 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 61 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 29 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 27 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 22 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
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 | 14.0% | 210 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 176 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.3% | 94 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 75 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.5% | 67 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 25 |
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 | 379 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 702 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 316 | 11.4% |
| 90-120k | 78 | 15.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 755 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 728 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.5% 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.
- Visibility (4.3% 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 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcbs pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 1,497 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by brakes (5.5%).
Does the 2021 Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wd Dcb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,497 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.