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Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto (2021)

428 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto

CarHunch analysed 428 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 428 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Hilux diesel is a solid performer, passing its MOT first time in 84% of cases—comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%—with only 10.3% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, which is well within acceptable limits for a truck of this age. The median mileage sits at 48,384 miles, which is exactly what you'd expect for a three-year-old vehicle, suggesting these are being driven normally rather than hammered or left idle. Average vehicles are picking up 0.51 failures and 1.8 advisories per test, indicating minor wear items rather than systemic problems—typical of a sturdy commercial platform that handles neglect reasonably well. If you're buying one, get a full service history check and have the suspension and steering components inspected, as these are the usual weak points on high-mileage work trucks.

The 2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
85%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
10.3%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.51
Over 2.6 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
48k
Middle half: 33k–70k
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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 428 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto

Based on MOT data from 428 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,549 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 49.7%
770
Grey 18.6%
288
Silver 12.8%
198
Black 10.5%
162
Blue 4.3%
66
Red 2.8%
43
Orange 1.4%
22

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

48,384
typical
33,220
low mileage
70,377
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Auto vehicles fall between 33,220 and 70,377 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 33,220 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 33,220–70,377 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Toyota Hilux Icon D 4d 4WD Dcb Autos sit.
⚠ Over 95,008 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.51
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle
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