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V578 GAK

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

248,840 mi
Last recorded248,840 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 GAK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 248,840 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 248,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 240,809 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 240,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light WHITE LIGHT (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 232,145 miles

Central Front advise oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2023 232,143 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired anti roll bar mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired tie bar to stabalizer mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front advise oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 226,967 miles

chassis rails and inner sills corroded

oil leak rear diff and engine

Pass 2 Jun 2021 220,636 miles

oil leak

rear chassis rails corroded

wear in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2020 213,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 206,509 miles

oil leak

sills and chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 199,014 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 199,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 193,102 miles

underside generally corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 193,099 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pair to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

underside generally corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 189,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis and underside body generally corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 185,937 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Underside corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 181,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 181,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stuck in four wheel drive

Pass 25 Jun 2013 176,967 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 176,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 170,875 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 170,873 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 168,018 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 168,007 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2010 166,047 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 166,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 154,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 154,892 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2008 136,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 118,323 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 102,104 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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V578 GAK is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V578 GAK, 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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V578 GAK is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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