CarVerify

Free Car Check

V709 GVX

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,901 mi
Last recorded280,901 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 GVX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 280,901 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 279,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats and belts removed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of body corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2024 279,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of body corroding

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 274,360 miles

areas of general corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2022 274,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 267,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 267,432 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 267,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to fractured brake pipe front to rear (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from silencer to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe and mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 257,117 miles

slight corrosion offside rear chassis leg

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2018 251,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 247,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 243,845 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 240,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 236,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 226,645 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 210,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 195,482 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front wipers smeering

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of inspection

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jan 2011 195,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of inspection

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front wipers smeering

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jan 2010 180,592 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2010 180,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 165,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 153,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 138,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 126,360 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
Full Toyota Landcruiser Colorado reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V709 GVX is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V709 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V709 GVX?

You can check the full history of V709 GVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V709 GVX registered?

V709 GVX is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V709 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V709 GVX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V709 GVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V709 GVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.