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P27 LFL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,009 mi
Last recorded167,009 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 LFL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 167,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 165,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,014 miles

Front Body mount areas corroded

Nearside Centre/rear chassis corroded

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

Underside fuel lines corroded

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 154,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Body mount areas corroded

Nearside Centre/rear chassis corroded

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

Underside fuel lines corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 149,500 miles

Front body mounts corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 147,818 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 118,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

park brake reading border line

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,170 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 114,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2011 102,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,292 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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 19 Mar 2009 95,117 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 95,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 79,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade split

unable to check discs and pads

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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P27 LFL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P27 LFL, 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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P27 LFL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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