1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.0L Diesel · R258 STP
1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 264,119 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER COLORADO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R258 STP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 264,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R258 STP 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 (R258 STP) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
R258 STP Mileage History
- 20/02/2023261,190 mi
- 02/03/2023261,228 mi+38 mi
- 09/02/2024262,011 mi+783 mi
- 11/02/2025262,783 mi+772 mi
- 26/05/2026264,119 mi+1,336 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 5 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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