Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate reliable?

Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles, the 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Landcruiser Estate (2009)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.5% first-time pass rate

2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate passes its MOT first time at 83.5%, which is a solid 3.5 percentage points above the UK average—but nearly a quarter of these vehicles have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for a potential buyer. The diesel engines (which make up the vast majority of the cohort) perform consistently well at 83.6% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

These vehicles are showing 80,859 miles at the median, which is reasonable for their age, though they rack up an average of 2.42 failures and 15.9 advisories per test—suggesting wear and tear creeps in steadily. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether any dangerous defects were suspension, brake, or steering related, as these are most common on older 4x4s and expensive to fix.

We have limited data for the 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

83.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.42

Over 12.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 60k–105k

For context

These stats describe 120 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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Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.3% 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	119	83.6%	2.43

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate 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.

80,859

typical

59,838

low mileage

105,122

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate vehicles fall between 59,838 and 105,122 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,838 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.

✓ 59,838–105,122 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estates sit.

⚠ Over 141,914 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estate — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 64% of 2009 Toyota Landcruiser Estates are still active.

66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.42

Avg failures per vehicle

15.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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