Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado. Check any Landcruiser Colorado by registration number below.

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70.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.6%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has an average MOT pass rate of 70.9%, which is 12.6 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Landcruiser Colorado on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Landcruiser Colorado for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado performs at MOT across different model years.

2004

Based on 45 vehicles

71.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2003

Based on 47 vehicles

68.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2002

Based on 388 vehicles

66.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2001

Based on 430 vehicles

73.7%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

22.7%

2000

Based on 187 vehicles

66.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

36.0%

1999

Based on 254 vehicles

73.2%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

16.5%

1998

Based on 285 vehicles

64.6%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

30.8%

1997

Based on 338 vehicles

68.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

26.9%

1996

Based on 45 vehicles

84.4%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

18.2%

0

Based on 1,000 vehicles

72.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

165k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

9.8%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

8.5%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.6%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.0%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

3.8%

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

15.6%

Rear Offside

11.1%

Front Offside

11.1%

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Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is 70.9% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (9.8%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (8.5%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.9%, the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado: 165,187 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Landcruiser Colorado to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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