Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d (2007)

154 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d

CarHunch analysed 154 real MOT records for the 2007 Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Toyota Landcruiser LC3 D-4D struggles at MOT time, with a 65.8% first-time pass rate sitting well below the UK average of 80%—meaning over a third fail their first test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures are fixable rather than deal-breakers.

At 148,000 miles median mileage these are well-used workhorses, yet they're averaging 1.31 failures per test, suggesting wear catches up with them despite their reputation for durability. Before buying, budget for likely repairs and always obtain a pre-purchase inspection; these vehicles reward maintenance but punish neglect.

Below average reliability 14.2% below UK average
65.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
148,396
typical mileage
120,233–180,520 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.31
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d

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 (98%) 151 65.5% 1.31
Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) 3 80.4% 1.33

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d 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.

120,233
low mileage
148,396
typical
180,520
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d vehicles fall between 120,233 and 180,520 miles.

2007 Toyota Landcruiser Lc3 D 4d — Still on the Road

76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

59 76 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.31
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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