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DG52 EFJ

2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

219,290 mi
Last recorded219,290 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado111,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 EFJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 219,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 203,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 16 Oct 2024 185,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 175,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Aug 2022 172,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 167,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2021 166,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 160,981 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 150,295 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 141,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 141,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 131,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 129,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 124,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 117,387 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 117,384 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,808 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,308 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 59,632 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,131 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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DG52 EFJ is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 DG52 EFJ, 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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DG52 EFJ is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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