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V501 LMA

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 LMA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 154,368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025
Fail 20 Nov 2024 154,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 152,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 149,108 miles
Fail 6 May 2022
Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 144,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 12,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 107,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,725 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 100,709 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 95,328 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 51,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 82,211 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 82,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 74,531 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 74,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 67,433 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2008 67,433 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 60,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,334 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V501 LMA is a 1999 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 62.1%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,001 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 V501 LMA, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V501 LMA registered?

V501 LMA is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V501 LMA shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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