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MK51 NHU

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,153 mi
Last recorded177,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 NHU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 177,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 177,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2024 173,442 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 170,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 170,737 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 164,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 163,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 155,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 147,987 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded, no leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2019 147,980 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie bar mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded, no leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,919 miles

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,192 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 138,192 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 134,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 130,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,016 miles

both front tyres inner thread wearing low

Fail 16 Aug 2007 79,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,677 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 56,255 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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MK51 NHU is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MK51 NHU, 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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MK51 NHU is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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