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VK02 VBU

2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

146,738 mi
Last recorded146,738 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado111,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 VBU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,738 miles

All body to chassis mount areas corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mounting area corroded

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rail areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 141,870 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fuel tank carrier cradle heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 141,869 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fuel tank carrier cradle heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,181 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 112,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 101,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 96,329 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 91,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 85,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 69,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 63,273 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 63,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 56,086 miles

offside steering rack gaiter outer securing device is not posistioned correctly

some discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

some slight feathering to both front tyre outer edges

Fail 10 May 2010 56,079 miles

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

offside steering rack gaiter outer securing device is not posistioned correctly

some discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

some slight feathering to both front tyre outer edges

Pass 13 May 2009 48,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear parking brake cable attachment pivot linkage is semi seized and stiff

rear seats removed at tiime of test unable to fully check seat belts fully

Fail 13 May 2008 41,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 41,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,309 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 22,659 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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VK02 VBU is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,938 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 VK02 VBU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK02 VBU registered?

VK02 VBU is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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