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ML52 CWU

2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,206 mi
Last recorded171,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado111,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 CWU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 171,206 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 171,206 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 168,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Covered in Underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2025 168,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underbody Covered in Underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2024 163,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 5 Apr 2024 163,892 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 159,013 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To coil spring and shock absorber areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm and transverse link mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 154,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Oil seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting bracket on axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides on rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroding.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To coil spring and shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm area and transverse link bar. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 145,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside 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 12 Nov 2019 136,436 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroding. ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 136,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroding. ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,092 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing/mounting corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack insecure rubber mountings (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavy corrosion to fuel filler neck,breather & pipes ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing/mounting corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded and starting to delaminate all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes into brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 115,116 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes into brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,334 miles

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

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2016 103,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing not attached to vehicle and gaiter damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing not attached to vehicle and gaiter damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split but still clears the screen

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

front prop shaft rear u/j extremely worn

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,675 miles

all road springs are getting rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened not attached to the bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all road springs are getting rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,979 miles

advise front anti roll bar bushes

advise nearside & offside rear tyres tread cracking & perishing

advise rear no plate

Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front anti roll bar bushes

advise front to rear brake pipes

advise nearside & offside rear tyres tread cracking & perishing

advise rear no plate

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,532 miles

advise offside rear handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,871 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,332 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,591 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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ML52 CWU is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML52 CWU, 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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ML52 CWU is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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