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GU51 YEV

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YEV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 140,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2024 139,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2023 139,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2023 139,174 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2022 137,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 137,440 miles

Rear axle oil seal leakiing

Fail 20 Jul 2021 137,380 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle oil seal leakiing

Pass 12 Aug 2020 135,854 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 135,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 132,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

Fail 22 Aug 2019 132,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount(inner side ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing.

chassis & suspension corroded,

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,654 miles

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

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

chassis & suspension corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,319 miles

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,294 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,877 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,481 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,423 miles

all four tyres wearing out on edges,advise replacements soon.

rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,943 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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GU51 YEV is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,263 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 GU51 YEV, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU51 YEV is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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