Is the Toyota Land Cruiser ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 22,275 MOT tests, around 13% of Toyota Land Cruisers still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 78% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 9%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 93% diesel, 6% petrol. Diesel Land Cruisers are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Land Cruisers are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 13%
- Likely charged
- 78%
- Depends on the car
- 9%
- MOT tests analysed
- 22,275
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Land Cruiser ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Land Cruisers of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant405 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant608 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant619 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant438 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant598 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car686 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car692 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged397 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged416 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged452 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged615 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged428 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged634 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,075 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,288 tested | Likely compliant38 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,763 tested | Check Euro standard67 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,829 tested | Check Euro standard95 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,419 tested | Check Euro standard110 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged1,070 tested | Check Euro standard82 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged953 tested | Check Euro standard121 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged752 tested | Likely charged132 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged819 tested | Likely charged126 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged785 tested | Likely charged121 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged787 tested | Likely charged124 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged251 tested | Likely charged78 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged161 tested | Likely charged44 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged259 tested | Likely charged8 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged208 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged106 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged52 tested | – |
| 1990 | Likely charged52 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Land Cruiser
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (93% of Land Cruisers tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (6% of Land Cruisers tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Land Cruisers from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (9% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Toyota can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Land Cruisers fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Land Cruiser MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Land Cruiser for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Land Cruisers in this data were first registered between 1990 and 2020. 2004 was the most common year, with 1,941 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2005 or later.
Land Cruisers from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 86% of the time, at an average of 53,614 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 67% of the time with 152,960 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Land Cruisers likely to comply are from 2016. 598 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 88% of the time and averaged 66,302 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Land Cruisers likely to comply are from 2006. 38 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 64% of the time and averaged 145,437 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Land Cruiser's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.6% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (2.6%); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 12.2% of tests.
Overall, 70% of Land Cruisers passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 135,258 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 22,275 first MOT tests of the Toyota Land Cruiser carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 22,275 MOT tests say about the Toyota Land Cruiser and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 13% of Land Cruisers on the road are likely compliant and 78% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Land Cruiser years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Land Cruisers first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Land Cruiser ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Land Cruisers from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Land Cruiser is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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