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W987 VTT

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,490 mi
Last recorded214,490 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado105,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 VTT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 214,490 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 214,475 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 207,129 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels, components, chassis and rear axle assembly.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to/from load valve and also offside rear axle section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 207,124 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement on the parking brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels, components, chassis and rear axle assembly.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to/from load valve and also offside rear axle section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 201,750 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 191,010 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop not fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle and load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

steering rack rubber mounts contaminated with leaking engine oil

surface corrosion to inner sill panels

Fail 16 Feb 2017 190,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop not fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle and load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

steering rack rubber mounts contaminated with leaking engine oil

surface corrosion to inner sill panels

Pass 5 Feb 2016 179,287 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower effort to offside parking brake

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to underside panels @ body-mounts and seatbelt prescribed areas

Pass 17 Feb 2015 166,019 miles

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

rack mounting and anti-roll bar rubber bushes soaked in oil and starting to de-grade

slight corrosion to rear inner sill panels at ends

Pass 14 Feb 2014 155,283 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,159 miles

surface corrosion to inner sill panels

Fail 8 Feb 2013 143,152 miles

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

surface corrosion to inner sill panels

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

factory plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to inner sill panels at bodymounting perscribed areas

Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,068 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

factory plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to inner sill panels at bodymounting perscribed areas

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,763 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 95,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,295 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 79,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 64,577 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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W987 VTT is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 105,767 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 W987 VTT, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W987 VTT is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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