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Y487 MDB

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,088 mi
Last recorded168,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 MDB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,456cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 168,088 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes/suspension arms corroded

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 165,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 162,965 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis/underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2021 162,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod attachment bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis - cross beam above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis - cross beam above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis/underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2020 158,348 miles

vehicle has heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,220 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive getting very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 153,198 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting to chaassis snapped off car is very rusty on rear under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 146,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake near limit of travel

Fail 21 Aug 2018 146,293 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake near limit of travel

Pass 30 Jun 2017 137,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 137,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,434 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 131,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 123,638 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 112,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 112,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 99,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,847 miles

passenger headlight washer broken

slight freeplay in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,726 miles

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

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

exhaust vibrating

passenger headlight washer broken

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,286 miles

No rear most seats fitted unable to check seat belts for those seats

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,147 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,102 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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Y487 MDB is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,456cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y487 MDB, 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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Y487 MDB is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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