Toyota Land Cruiser (2018)
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser
CarHunch analysed 669 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Land Cruiser posts a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, well above the UK average of 80%, and diesel engines make up nearly all the fleet with a rock-solid 90% pass rate. Dangerous defects are present in 17.2% of these vehicles—below the threshold for serious concern, but worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 41,380 miles median for a six-year-old vehicle, these Land Cruisers are running below the typical 50,000-mile mark, suggesting lighter-than-average use. The 0.57 failures per vehicle average is genuinely low, though advisories average 3.3 per test—mostly wear items rather than systemic problems—so budget for routine maintenance but expect solid reliability; have a full diagnostic scan performed on any example you're considering, particularly checking the diesel particulate filter and cooling system.
What to check before buying a 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 660 | 90% | 0.58 |
| Petrol (1%) | 9 | 95.9% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles fall between 27,376 and 55,677 miles.
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 568 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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