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Q981MVX

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,942 mi
Last recorded126,942 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado105,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ981MVX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,942 miles

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

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

steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,610 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,079 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 121,079 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,458 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,093 miles

front number plate cracked

non standard chassis plate fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2011 113,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

non standard chassis plate fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,399 miles

damp around rack

wear front disc and pads

Pass 12 Nov 2009 102,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 102,920 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,061 miles

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Fail 13 Sep 2007 93,061 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nosie from front cv jointed but can not find any play in them

slight play in n/s/front inner steering jointed

Fail 16 Aug 2007 92,978 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

one or both cv joints nosie but no play in the joints

the very rear seats missing can not test seat belts

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,660 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

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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Q981MVX is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 105,767 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 Q981MVX, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q981MVX is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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