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A14 LWM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,349 mi
Last recorded173,349 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LWM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 173,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 167,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 163,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 159,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 155,031 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 146,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 143,851 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 143,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 141,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 139,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,112 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 135,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,943 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 123,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 113,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 105,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 96,207 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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A14 LWM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A14 LWM, 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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What year was A14 LWM registered?

A14 LWM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A14 LWM safe to buy?

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