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Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX reliable? We analysed 463 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 463 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.3%
Typical Mileage
184,536mi
Annual Mileage
4,996mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, stop lamp not working and brake load sensing valve inoperative. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX.

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Number plates registered to a Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Stop lamp not working 2
Brake load sensing valve inoperative 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement 1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 1
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1

Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,712 mi/yr
Typical
4,996 mi/yr
Average
6,103 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,348 mi/yr

Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
184,536 mi
75th Percentile
218,338 mi
95th Percentile
302,491 mi
Max Recorded
363,198 mi

How Does the Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX THIS CAR 71.3% 463 184,536 mi — yrs
Toyota Yaris 77.7% 9,038,234 54,896 mi 27 yrs
Toyota Corolla 75.4% 4,239,724 75,409 mi 36 yrs
Toyota Avensis 75% 3,497,866 89,776 mi 28 yrs
Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav Tce 89.2% 490 40,998 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX?

The Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.3% across 463 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (2), and brake load sensing valve inoperative (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX owner drives around 4,996 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX reliable?
Based on 463 MOT tests, the Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX has a 71.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, stop lamp not working, and brake load sensing valve inoperative. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX do per year?
The typical Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX does around 4,996 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Landcruiser Colarado GX?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.