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P68 LCC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,951 mi
Last recorded230,951 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 LCC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 230,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 227,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 225,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 218,496 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 214,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 206,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 206,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 198,746 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 188,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 188,172 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 183,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 178,405 miles

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW READING.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 174,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 170,226 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 170,226 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 165,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 155,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 155,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 142,724 miles

registration plates not of standard design

slight play at steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2009 125,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2009 125,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 97,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 80,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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P68 LCC 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 80%.

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 P68 LCC, 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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P68 LCC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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