1992 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 444 MOT tests analysed for the 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 81.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (78.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.9% in the 150k+ group versus 11.6% in the 90-120k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 52 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.8% | 30 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 25 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 22 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.5% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 19 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 17 |
| 3 | Wipers | 17 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 17 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 30.9% | 137 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.0% | 102 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.0% | 80 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.5% | 69 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.0% | 49 |
| 6 | Steering | 9.9% | 44 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 43 | 11.6% |
| 120-150k | 79 | 19.0% |
| 150k+ | 292 | 19.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101 | 23.8% |
| 2022 | 91 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 77 | 18.2% |
| 2024 | 90 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 85 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 1992 Land Cruiser
Before buying a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.9% 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.
- Suspension (6.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 1992 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
81.8% of the 444 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by brakes (9.9%).
Does the 1992 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 90-120k band to 19.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 444 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.