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W353 LAE

2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 LAE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 171,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 169,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 166,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 165,082 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 164,018 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 162,889 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 162,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 159,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 156,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 155,126 miles

Corrosion to chassis and surrounding areas on underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside front brake back plate corroded

Offside steering rack gaitor damp

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 151,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,162 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 140,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2013 138,727 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all seatbelts slow to retract.

n/s handbrake quadrant not returning to back plate but brakes working ok

o/s inner steering rack joint has play in it

Fail 15 Feb 2013 138,727 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

all seatbelts slow to retract.

n/s handbrake quadrant not returning to back plate but brakes working ok

o/s inner steering rack joint has play in it

Fail 16 Feb 2012 122,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

fuel return pipe very rusty, main pipe going rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

fuel return pipe very rusty, main pipe going rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,435 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 92,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,664 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,382 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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W353 LAE is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W353 LAE, 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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W353 LAE is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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