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V520 MGS

2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,631 mi
Last recorded206,631 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 MGS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 206,631 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake Lever Travel Is High

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective On Limit Now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside Rear Body Mount Areas Corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective On Limit Now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 204,410 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel is high

under body / chassis / suspension area's corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2019 204,397 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under body / chassis / suspension area's corroding

Pass 29 May 2018 202,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main pipes ()

Fail 23 May 2018 202,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main pipes ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 191,090 miles

Nearside Rear lamp not working, 50% of plate is illuminated

o/s rear brake disc corroding

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2015 167,462 miles

exhaust blow from centre section

front anti- roll bar bushes perished- require attn!

n/s/f anti -roll link bar bushes perishing

rear dics scored and pitted- Require attn!

Fail 27 Jul 2015 167,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow from centre section

front anti- roll bar bushes perished- require attn!

handbrake lever high

n/s/f anti -roll link bar bushes perishing

o/s/r handbrake cable inop - shows no reading

rear dics scored and pitted- Require attn!

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 17 Jul 2014 152,734 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

parking brake requires attention and/or adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 126,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 126,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 113,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,593 miles

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

handbrake only just meeting pass limits, handbrake requires further attention

n/s front tyre worn on inside edges

unable to see front or rear brake pads clearly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,810 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 92,807 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 87,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,820 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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V520 MGS is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 V520 MGS, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V520 MGS is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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