Car statistics
How many Toyota Landcruisers are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 20,530 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 18,166 Toyota Landcruisers licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 8,128 declared off the road (SORN). That is 51.8% fewer than the peak of 37,698 in 2007.
Numbers peaked in 2007 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 7,689 |
| 1995 | 8,291 |
| 1996 | 9,836 |
| 1997 | 13,478 |
| 1998 | 17,004 |
| 1999 | 20,079 |
| 2000 | 22,187 |
| 2001 | 24,524 |
| 2002 | 26,498 |
| 2003 | 30,315 |
| 2004 | 34,259 |
| 2005 | 36,733 |
| 2006 | 37,213 |
| 2007 | 37,698 |
| 2008 | 36,804 |
| 2009 | 35,649 |
| 2010 | 35,057 |
| 2011 | 33,337 |
| 2012 | 31,462 |
| 2013 | 29,787 |
| 2014 | 28,596 |
| 2015 | 28,067 |
| 2016 | 27,468 |
| 2017 | 26,040 |
| 2018 | 24,906 |
| 2019 | 23,747 |
| 2020 | 22,452 |
| 2021 | 21,441 |
| 2022 | 20,565 |
| 2023 | 19,648 |
| 2024 | 18,874 |
| 2025 | 18,367 |
| 2026 | 18,166 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Toyota Landcruiser Land Cruiser LC4 has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Landcruiser Land Cruiser LC4 | 685 | 76 |
In 2025, 72.3% of Toyota Landcruiser MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Toyota Landcruisers tested pass 65.2% of the time, so the Toyota Landcruiser does better than average for its age, by 7.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 70.6%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Toyota Landcruiser | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 91.4% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 86.7% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 87.0% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 85.1% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 81.3% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 66.8% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 66.7% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT, appearing on 43.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.7% of Toyota Landcruiser tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.3% |
| Suspension | 36.1% |
| Brakes | 35.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 29.1% |
| Visibility | 14.8% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% |
| Steering | 9.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 12.0% of 5,683 failed tests. 54.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.0% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 8.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.9% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 7.7% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 7.5% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 7.1% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.1% |
| Chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body, chassis, structure | 6.6% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 11.3% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 8.8% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 8.2% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 7.4% |
| Chassis condition: corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body, chassis, structure | 5.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 4.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 4.7% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% |
| Wheel bearings: slight play Suspension | 4.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
19 years of the Toyota Landcruiser, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (76.3% passed first time) and the 1997 cars worst (67.0%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | – | 1,260 | 67.0% |
| 1998 | – | 1,253 | 69.1% |
| 1999 | – | 1,034 | 66.8% |
| 2000 | – | 970 | 63.7% |
| 2001 | – | 1,265 | 63.8% |
| 2002 | – | 1,161 | 66.1% |
| 2003 | – | 1,401 | 63.9% |
| 2004 | – | 1,816 | 65.9% |
| 2005 | – | 1,852 | 65.8% |
| 2006 | – | 1,428 | 62.5% |
| 2007 | – | 1,208 | 66.3% |
| 2008 | – | 645 | 68.1% |
| 2010 | – | 667 | 76.3% |
| 2014 | 999 | 790 | 81.6% |
| 2015 | 945 | 781 | 84.0% |
| 2016 | 735 | 641 | 86.7% |
| 2018 | 664 | 588 | 86.4% |
| 2019 | 639 | 570 | 87.1% |
| 2022 | 688 | 679 | 91.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Toyota Landcruiser covers 6,113 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,577 |
| 6–7 years | 9,033 |
| 8–10 years | 7,913 |
| 11–14 years | 7,529 |
| 15–19 years | 6,496 |
| 20+ years | 4,728 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Toyota Landcruisers for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 4,798 in 2004. In 2025, 701 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 2,819 |
| ’02 | 2,795 |
| ’03 | 4,525 |
| ’04 | 4,798 |
| ’05 | 4,049 |
| ’06 | 2,887 |
| ’07 | 2,243 |
| ’08 | 1,418 |
| ’09 | 921 |
| ’10 | 1,775 |
| ’11 | 1,469 |
| ’12 | 1,562 |
| ’13 | 1,084 |
| ’14 | 1,203 |
| ’15 | 1,010 |
| ’16 | 754 |
| ’17 | 552 |
| ’18 | 704 |
| ’19 | 693 |
| ’20 | 363 |
| ’21 | 318 |
| ’22 | 740 |
| ’23 | 854 |
| ’24 | 655 |
| ’25 | 701 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 20,872 Toyota Landcruisers licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 47.6% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 25.7% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc. The share with an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 25.7%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 9,941 licensed | 47.6% |
| 2,701cc to 2,800cc 5,371 licensed | 25.7% |
| 4,101cc to 4,200cc 3,006 licensed | 14.4% |
| 4,401cc to 4,500cc 1,100 licensed | 5.3% |
| 4,601cc to 4,700cc 510 licensed | 2.4% |
| Other sizes 944 licensed | 4.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,901–3,000cc | Diesel | 9,931 | 47.6% |
| 2,701–2,800cc | Diesel | 5,304 | 25.4% |
| 4,101–4,200cc | Diesel | 2,990 | 14.3% |
| 4,401–4,500cc | Diesel | 896 | 4.3% |
| 4,601–4,700cc | Petrol | 433 | 2.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,901–3,000cc | 2,701–2,800cc | 4,101–4,200cc | 4,401–4,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 67.9% | 0.0% | 19.4% | 5.1% |
| 2015 | 67.5% | 0.8% | 18.9% | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 65.9% | 3.2% | 18.4% | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 64.9% | 4.9% | 18.1% | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 63.0% | 7.4% | 17.7% | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 60.9% | 10.0% | 17.3% | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 60.0% | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 58.5% | 13.0% | 16.7% | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 56.2% | 16.1% | 16.2% | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 52.9% | 20.1% | 15.5% | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 50.5% | 22.8% | 14.7% | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 47.6% | 25.7% | 14.4% | 5.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 93.4% | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 93.6% | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 93.7% | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 93.9% | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 94.0% | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 94.0% | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 94.2% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | 94.2% | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 94.4% | 4.9% |
| 2024 | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 93.7% | 5.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Toyota Landcruiser from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its diesel versions ranges from 26.4 to 32.6 mpg, with CO2 of 228 to 280 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 17.0 to 39.2 mpg, with CO2 of 190 to 405 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 diesel | 26.4–32.6 | 228–280 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 35 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 petrol | 20.0 | 341 | 2000–2002 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 3 |
| 4.0 petrol | 20.9–22.8 | 291–320 | 2003–2008 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 3 |
| 4.7 petrol | 17.0–17.3 | 387–405 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 5 |
| 2.8 diesel | 38.1–39.2 | 190–194 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6b | 6 |
| 3.0 diesel | 23.9–34.9 | 213–312 | 2000–2015 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 27 |
| 4.2 diesel | 22.4–26.6 | 282–340 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 10 |
| 4.5 diesel | 27.7–29.7 | 250–270 | 2008–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 4 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Toyota Landcruiser since 1992, the first in 1996. The most recent was launched on 1 December 2025.
All 8 Toyota Landcruiser recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota Landcruiser. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Landcruiser | 18,166 | −3.1% | 8,128 | 257 | Diesel |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Toyota Aygo | 298,338 | +0.8% | 6,527 | 23 | Petrol |
| Toyota Corolla | 150,981 | +3.3% | 21,670 | 57 | Hybrid |
| Toyota C-HR | 141,396 | +9.9% | 898 | 63 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 26,294 Landcruiser records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 20,530 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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