These are issues documented for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 in general - things to check for, not a diagnosis of any particular car. Whether a specific car has one depends on its age, mileage, service history and how it was used.
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The DPF fire-risk defect is not detectable through inspection or a test drive - it requires a VIN-based recall check. Chronic oil consumption (the early-production vacuum pump issue) is detectable via service/top-up history review, not a single test drive. A DPF warning light or limp-mode behaviour, if present, is a real, direct, test-drive-detectable symptom.
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| Major service | R 5,000 |
| Annual upkeep | R 2,500 |
| Brake job (pads/discs) | R 5,550 |
| Filter kit | R 1,200 |
Figures come from South African service-cost sources for this model. Actual cost varies by workshop, region and the exact vehicle's condition; get a direct quote before budgeting around this.
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This guide summarises documented, sourced findings for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 generally. It is not an assessment of any specific vehicle - mileage, service history and condition vary by example. A full AutoLytiQs™ report checks a specific listing for sale against this data plus a live South African market valuation, to tell you whether that exact vehicle is a good buy.
