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R247 KWR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

174,678 mi
Last recorded174,678 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 KWR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 174,678 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff slight leak

underbody corrrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2025 173,715 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2025 173,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm middle (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2024 173,358 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2024 173,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 170,967 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 168,445 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2021 165,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 162,468 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 159,160 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 159,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 155,015 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 152,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2015 147,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 144,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,714 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 132,720 miles

Both rear steering rack bushes have minor play

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Steering rack bush has minor play

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 132,720 miles

Both rear steering rack bushes have minor play

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F Steering rack bush has minor play

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 128,882 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 128,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 122,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 116,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 116,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 103,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 103,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,612 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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R247 KWR 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 R247 KWR, 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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R247 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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