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2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
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ExpiredMileage
158,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake applied. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring mount area chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie rod mount point chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring mount area chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
O/S rear lamp has damage.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both N/S and O/S. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple locations, both sides, front & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorber mounts corroded (all)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
All shock absorbers mounts very corroded!
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All! (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple & both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple & both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple & both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple & both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Multiple!
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Axle support bar is bent and damaged
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security everywhere (6.2.2 (d) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Rear Differential smashed & damaged
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security everywhere (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Differential smashed & damaged
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above sections of chassis heavily corroded both side, but access very restricted. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on multiple locations over the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear 2 rows of seats removed at time of test.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached axle stop & mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above sections of chassis heavily corroded both side, but access very restricted. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on multiple locations over the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear 2 rows of seats removed at time of test.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Gearbox mounting defective perished
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple places, but seem strong (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undersealed
shields fitted from new restricting access
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r parking brake alot lower than n/s
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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VA51 XCG is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,263 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 VA51 XCG, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VA51 XCG is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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