1993 Toyota Land Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 963 MOT tests analysed for the 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 81.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (77.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.5% in the 150k+ group versus 5.2% in the 90-120k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 100 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 98 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.4% | 71 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 57 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 57 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 2 | Wipers | 40 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 30 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 30 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 29 |
| 6 | Washers | 29 |
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 | 32.6% | 314 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.6% | 246 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 19.3% | 186 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.7% | 151 |
| 5 | Steering | 10.1% | 97 |
| 6 | Tyres | 8.4% | 81 |
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 | 77 | 5.2% |
| 120-150k | 151 | 20.5% |
| 150k+ | 713 | 19.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 230 | 21.3% |
| 2022 | 206 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | 186 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 171 | 17.5% |
| 2025 | 170 | 15.9% |
What to check before buying a 1993 Land Cruiser
Before buying a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.2% 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 (7.4% 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 1993 Toyota Land Cruisers pass their MOT?
81.6% of the 963 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.4% of tests, followed by brakes (10.2%).
Does the 1993 Land Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 90-120k band to 19.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 963 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.