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P421 SMV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 141,247 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,896 miles

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

underside of vehicle wax oiled or similar product

Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,568 miles

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled or similar

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 124,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 114,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,727 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,520 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear most seats are "stowed"

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,845 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 111,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,552 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 108,704 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 108,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 88,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,128 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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P421 SMV is a 1997 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 74.1%.

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 P421 SMV, 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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What year was P421 SMV registered?

P421 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P421 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P421 SMV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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