1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0L Diesel · 263 AFU
1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 179,943 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER COLORADO
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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263 AFU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 179,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
263 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado (263 AFU) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
263 AFU Mileage History
- 05/07/2006104,973 mi
- 12/07/2007115,531 mi+10,558 mi
- 19/06/2008120,990 mi+5,459 mi
- 24/06/2009125,685 mi+4,695 mi
- 30/06/2010130,496 mi+4,811 mi
- 14/06/2011133,929 mi+3,433 mi
- 15/06/2012138,610 mi+4,681 mi
- 28/06/2013143,142 mi+4,532 mi
- 28/06/2013143,142 mi
- 12/06/2014146,468 mi+3,326 mi
- 12/06/2015150,050 mi+3,582 mi
- 16/06/2016153,450 mi+3,400 mi
- 27/06/2016153,618 mi+168 mi
- 23/06/2017158,458 mi+4,840 mi
- 03/07/2018162,423 mi+3,965 mi
- 03/07/2019165,634 mi+3,211 mi
- 27/07/2020169,274 mi+3,640 mi
- 28/07/2020169,276 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/2021170,954 mi+1,678 mi
- 20/07/2022172,583 mi+1,629 mi
- 25/07/2022172,584 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2023174,704 mi+2,120 mi
- 16/07/2024176,722 mi+2,018 mi
- 07/07/2025178,484 mi+1,762 mi
- 18/07/2025178,539 mi+55 mi
- 07/07/2026179,933 mi+1,394 mi
- 11/07/2026179,943 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,746 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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