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M444 SKM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,906 mi
Last recorded207,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 SKM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 207,906 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal attached to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 204,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

under body has age related rust but not weak

Pass 22 Aug 2023 200,029 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))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2022 194,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 187,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 181,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside tow bar mounting bracket corroded slightly

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear body crossmember corroded slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2019 174,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 166,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 158,437 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 151,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 145,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,933 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 138,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,867 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 125,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 105,739 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 105,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEAGLE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEAGLE

Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,634 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2007 88,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,899 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 81,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 75,793 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M444 SKM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M444 SKM, 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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M444 SKM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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