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W638 PGJ

2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,477 mi
Last recorded173,477 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 PGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 173,477 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 173,471 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 169,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 169,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 165,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 162,255 miles

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped in swept area

Fail 29 Aug 2023 162,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 29 Jul 2022 156,487 miles

Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

small chip/crack in zone a

Pass 10 Aug 2021 151,068 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,952 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2018 137,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,655 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 130,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 125,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,724 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 110,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 92,045 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW

MISTING OF OIL AROUND STEERING RACK

STERRING RACK BUSHES ARE WORN

TIMMING BELT WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,027 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW

MISTING OF OIL AROUND STEERING RACK

TIMMING BELT WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 68,208 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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W638 PGJ is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W638 PGJ, 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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W638 PGJ is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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