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3544 DG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,586 mi
Last recorded142,586 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3544 DG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 142,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 140,559 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,085 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering Rack Bush Slight Play

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,208 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 127,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 60,522 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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3544 DG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,445 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 3544 DG, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3544 DG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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