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Toyota Land Cruiser — Buyer's Guide

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Toyota Land Cruiser overview

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

Safety rating

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%

Safety recalls

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

Running costs

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.

Fuel economy

The Land Cruiser achieves a combined fuel economy of around 29.7 mpg (23 mpg urban, 28.5 mpg extra-urban).

VariantFuelCombinedEngine
LAND CRUISERDIESEL29.7 mpg2.8L
LAND CRUISERDIESEL34.9 mpg3.0L
LAND CRUISERPETROL22.8 mpg4.0L
LAND CRUISERDIESEL25.4 mpg4.2L
LAND CRUISERDIESEL29.7 mpg4.5L
LAND CRUISERPETROL16.3 mpg4.7L
LAND CRUISER MY25DIESEL26.6 mpg2.8L
LAND CRUISER MY26DIESEL/ELECTRIC26.2 mpg2.8L

Depreciation

Starting from £75,000 new, a Toyota Land Cruiser typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.

AgeRetainedEst. ValueLost
1 year83%£61,900−£13,100
2 years70%£52,600−£22,400
3 years62%£46,300−£28,700
4 years56%£41,650−£33,350
5 years51%£38,300−£36,700
6 years48%£35,650−£39,350
7 years45%£33,500−£41,500
8 years42%£31,850−£43,150
9 years40%£30,250−£44,750
10 years38%£28,700−£46,300

Theft risk

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.

How common is the Land Cruiser?

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.

Frequently asked questions

How safe is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

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.

How much does a Toyota Land Cruiser cost to run?

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.

Are there any recalls on the Toyota Land Cruiser?

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.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser likely to be stolen?

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.

How much does a new Toyota Land Cruiser cost?

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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