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W278 LBU

2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,503 mi
Last recorded152,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado120,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 LBU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 152,503 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 140,292 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS JOINT

NEARSIDE REAR MUDFLAP INSECURE

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING END

Fail 6 Aug 2015 140,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH REAR FOG LIGHT LENSES DISCOLOURED

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS JOINT

NEARSIDE REAR MUDFLAP INSECURE

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 24 Jul 2014 133,406 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 133,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 127,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 127,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 121,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 121,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 117,323 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 117,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,442 miles

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

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

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

reserve hand brake travel

Fail 30 Jun 2010 112,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

reserve hand brake travel

Fail 26 Jun 2009 106,070 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 106,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 93,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,034 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 78,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,536 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 69,509 miles

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

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

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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W278 LBU is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 W278 LBU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W278 LBU is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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