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BL51 UWJ

2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,858 mi
Last recorded240,858 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado111,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 UWJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 240,858 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 240,848 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 237,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 237,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TOW BAR CORRODED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all four central body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 226,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 213,323 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 203,430 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 203,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 191,453 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 189,951 miles

Bonnet safety catch

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside inner sills to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting & Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside Front & Rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow Bar Box Corroded but not Excessively

Pass 25 Sep 2019 185,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2018 177,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 169,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 167,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2015 160,017 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 160,017 miles

Registration plate lamp not working right hand (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 141,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 131,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 131,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,180 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 121,180 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 111,333 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 111,333 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 101,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,112 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 36,881 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 36,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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BL51 UWJ is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL51 UWJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL51 UWJ is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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