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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd reliable? We analysed 866 real MOT tests across 214 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 866 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.8%
Typical Mileage
156,660mi
Annual Mileage
5,765mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
29yrs

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd 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: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd.

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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

74.3%
1998
70.1%
1997

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Stop lamp not working 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 7
Registration plate lamp not working 7

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,453 mi/yr
Typical
5,765 mi/yr
Average
6,856 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,897 mi/yr

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
1998 140 74.3% 101,383 135,287 161,132
1997 187 70.1% 94,570 122,253 156,044

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd Mileage Distribution

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

Median
156,660 mi
75th Percentile
196,041 mi
95th Percentile
259,981 mi
Max Recorded
506,087 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
1998

74.3% MOT pass rate from 140 tests

Year to avoid
1997

70.1% MOT pass rate from 187 tests

The best year to buy a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.3% across 140 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.1% — 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 Gxtd 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 Gxtd THIS CAR 70.8% 866 156,660 mi 29 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
Lexmoto Enigma ZS 125 T-48 71% 1,712 6,636 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd?

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.8% across 866 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd are brake pipe excessively corroded (29 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (12), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (10). 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 Gxtd owner drives around 5,765 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 Gxtd models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd reliable?
Based on 866 MOT tests, the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd has a 70.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd?
The most common MOT failures are brake pipe excessively corroded, stop lamp not working, and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd do per year?
The typical Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd does around 5,765 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd last?
Most Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd models stay on UK roads for around 29 years based on our analysis of 214 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd is 1998 with a 74.3% pass rate across 140 tests.