1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0L Diesel · P45 FAV
1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 162,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER COLORADO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2982cc
P45 FAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 162,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P45 FAV Mileage History
- 23/06/2023156,510 mi
- 10/06/2024161,466 mi+4,956 mi
- 10/07/2024161,508 mi+42 mi
- 17/07/2024161,510 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/2025162,405 mi+895 mi
Average of roughly 2,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P45 FAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado (P45 FAV) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength m”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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