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R105 VNN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

225,693 mi
Last recorded225,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 VNN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 225,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, tyre also cracked/perished & under-inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside painted/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 224,612 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 224,595 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced AXLE stabiliser bracket broken (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 223,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 16 May 2024 223,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Tie bar to chassie broken. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mount. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 220,310 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2023 220,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing broke (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2022 214,426 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 214,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 208,760 miles

Chassis has corrosion and is coated with rustproofing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 205,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 200,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Chassis box sections heavily corroded in areas

Fail 15 May 2018 200,366 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Chassis box sections heavily corroded in areas

Pass 12 Jun 2017 194,797 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar 'd' bush dislodged but not allowing excessive play

Nearside Front seatbelt twisted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished , wearing low and minor cuts to tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished, wearing low and nail in tread

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 12 Jun 2017 194,797 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar 'd' bush dislodged but not allowing excessive play

Nearside Front seatbelt twisted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished , wearing low and minor cuts to tread

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole leak (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished, wearing low and nail in tread

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2016 190,301 miles

Areas of surface corrosion to chassis

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 190,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Areas of surface corrosion to chassis

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 182,218 miles

Surface corrosion affecting vehicle underside

Fail 29 Jun 2015 182,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface corrosion affecting vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jun 2014 173,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 173,578 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 168,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 163,338 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 158,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 148,689 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 142,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 134,859 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 129,877 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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R105 VNN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R105 VNN, 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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R105 VNN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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