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Y227 VKE

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,892 mi
Last recorded162,892 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 162,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 152,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underbody covered with underseal.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 141,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 136,183 miles

Underside Corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,934 miles

Underside Corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 131,749 miles

Underside Corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 127,594 miles

Underside Corrodd

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,901 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,711 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 119,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 113,582 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 113,579 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper piston (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,534 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011
Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,208 miles

19% front balance

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,895 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,451 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 50,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,975 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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Y227 VKE is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,263 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 Y227 VKE, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y227 VKE is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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