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With 878 currently licensed in the UK, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Land Cruiser 5 stars in 2017, with 88% adult occupant and 80% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £5,958 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £496/month or 74p/mile.
Theft risk is rated high at 12.9 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2017
Monthly Cost
£496
est. annual total
New From
£75,000
Euro NCAP tested the Land Cruiser in 2017 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
88%
Child Occupant
80%
Pedestrian
73%
Safety Assist
70%
There are 3 known DVSA recalls affecting the Toyota Land Cruiser. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2019/332
Improper tightening of the fuel pipe may lead to leakage and engine stall.
Build dates: 2019-03-14 to 2019-04-15
R/2017/251
An incorrect specification driver or front passenger air bag assembly may have been installed during production. As a result the airbag(s) may not deploy as intended.
Build dates: to
R/2017/251
An incorrect specification driver or front passenger air bag assembly may have been installed during production. As a result the airbag(s) may not deploy as intended.
Build dates: to
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Toyota Land Cruiser are estimated at around £5,958 per year, or £496 per month.
Fuel
£1,776
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£3,332
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Land Cruiser achieves a combined fuel economy of around 29.7 mpg (23 mpg urban, 28.5 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND CRUISER | DIESEL | 29.7 mpg | 2.8L |
| LAND CRUISER | DIESEL | 34.9 mpg | 3.0L |
| LAND CRUISER | PETROL | 22.8 mpg | 4.0L |
| LAND CRUISER | DIESEL | 25.4 mpg | 4.2L |
| LAND CRUISER | DIESEL | 29.7 mpg | 4.5L |
| LAND CRUISER | PETROL | 16.3 mpg | 4.7L |
| LAND CRUISER MY25 | DIESEL | 26.6 mpg | 2.8L |
| LAND CRUISER MY26 | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | 26.2 mpg | 2.8L |
Starting from £75,000 new, a Toyota Land Cruiser typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £61,900 | −£13,100 |
| 2 years | 70% | £52,600 | −£22,400 |
| 3 years | 62% | £46,300 | −£28,700 |
| 4 years | 56% | £41,650 | −£33,350 |
| 5 years | 51% | £38,300 | −£36,700 |
| 6 years | 48% | £35,650 | −£39,350 |
| 7 years | 45% | £33,500 | −£41,500 |
| 8 years | 42% | £31,850 | −£43,150 |
| 9 years | 40% | £30,250 | −£44,750 |
| 10 years | 38% | £28,700 | −£46,300 |
The Land Cruiser has a theft rate of 12.9 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Consider additional security measures such as a steering lock or tracking device.
There are currently 878 licensed and 11 SORN Land Cruisers in the UK (889 total). This makes it a very rare vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Land Cruiser 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2017. It scored 88% for adult occupant protection, 80% for child occupant protection, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 70% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Land Cruiser are estimated at around £5,958 per year (£496/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 3 known safety recalls affecting the Land Cruiser. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Land Cruiser has a theft rate of 12.9 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Extra security measures like tracking devices and steering locks are recommended.
A new Land Cruiser starts from around £75,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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