Toyota Land Cruiser road test pictures

The aging technology underneath the skin of the Toyota Land Cruiser has shown that well-proven can equate to stunning reliability - and a score of 98.06% shows owners are very happy with it.

The Land Cruiser competes with the Land Rover Discovery, and looks just as imposing.

The dash looks a bit messy, but it's loaded with equipment.

The side-hinged tailgate is very heavy and impractical for use in town.

The Land Cruiser delivers old-school luxury, but the ride spoils it.

The only engine available is a 3.0 litre diesel with 187bhp.

Toyota's legendary reliability might just be a reason to go for a Landcruiser over a Discovery.

Seats six and seven can be operated electrically.

The Toyota Landcruiser is costly to run.

The rear seats are as capacious as you'd expect.

The Toyota Land Cruiser leans a lot in bends.

The Toyota Land Cruiser has a low ratio gearbox and a lockable centre differential for ultimate performance off road.