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23 DVJ

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

156,948 mi
Last recorded156,948 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 DVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 156,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear metal coolant pipes leaking slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear park brake leaver sticking slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 153,186 miles

Offside parking brake leaver partly sized

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,452 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded.

rear metal fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 142,721 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded badly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 142,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded badly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,239 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust joint corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,780 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded close to limit

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Metal fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,752 miles

Offside parking brake performance low. 1

Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,652 miles

2) Offside rear handbrake leaver sized slightly

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Windscreen has slight damage to swept area

Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,652 miles

2) Offside rear handbrake leaver sized slightly

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has slight damage to swept area

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,523 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 84,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 76,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,314 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Based on 45,117 MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
6,365
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,330
Stop lamp not working 1,280
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 946
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23 DVJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 129,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 DVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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23 DVJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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