Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Landcruiser Colorado car check
Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado reliable? We analysed 45,117 real MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, stop lamp not working and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado.
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Landcruiser Colorado owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57 | 89.5% | 44,401 | 59,247 | 88,420 |
| 2008 | 69 | 81.2% | 44,974 | 76,354 | 125,051 |
| 2007 | 139 | 80.6% | 66,876 | 94,915 | 136,611 |
| 2006 | 213 | 73.7% | 84,615 | 131,464 | 175,670 |
| 2005 | 390 | 74.9% | 80,663 | 110,361 | 152,192 |
| 2004 | 696 | 73.0% | 69,843 | 106,916 | 148,066 |
| 2003 | 1,222 | 76.0% | 68,320 | 105,767 | 147,656 |
| 2002 | 7,564 | 72.1% | 76,260 | 111,938 | 151,466 |
| 2001 | 8,444 | 73.6% | 83,209 | 117,263 | 155,720 |
| 2000 | 5,315 | 70.7% | 90,575 | 120,057 | 154,927 |
| 1999 | 5,572 | 71.5% | 95,476 | 125,001 | 159,434 |
| 1998 | 5,595 | 69.7% | 101,102 | 129,990 | 165,246 |
| 1997 | 8,052 | 69.7% | 110,425 | 140,445 | 173,882 |
| 1996 | 1,585 | 68.9% | 109,488 | 136,234 | 171,626 |
How Long Does a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Last?
Based on 2,976 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.5% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
68.9% MOT pass rate from 1,585 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 57 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Landcruiser Colorado THIS CAR | 71.5% | 45,117 | 124,577 mi | 30 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 |
| Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet | 72% | 41,914 | 48,062 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 45,117 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado are brake pipe excessively corroded (1,330 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (1,280), and parking brake recording little or no effort (1,102). 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 Colorado owner drives around 6,365 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.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.