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R115 TLO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

237,288 mi
Last recorded237,288 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 237,288 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 228,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 222,326 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 214,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 206,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 198,373 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 190,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 184,266 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 176,182 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 176,179 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 170,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 166,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 157,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 153,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 151,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 149,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 146,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 139,788 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 131,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 131,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 106,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 84,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R115 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R115 TLO, 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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R115 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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