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V540 HLS

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,896 mi
Last recorded173,896 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 HLS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 173,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 173,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 171,837 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mount at rear corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 169,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 169,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 164,949 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 164,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working temp repair carried out on wiring (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 157,666 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 157,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner sills corroded

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2013 149,832 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner sills corroded

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,387 miles

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

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

chassis and floor corroded, ok at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 138,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

chassis and floor corroded, ok at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2008 137,933 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Nov 2008 137,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Oct 2007 131,410 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 Oct 2007 131,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Oct 2006 126,557 miles

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

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

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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V540 HLS is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V540 HLS, 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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V540 HLS is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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