Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 1,605 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
1,605
Highest Pass Rate
2001 (79%)
Years Covered
9
About the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado was MOT tested 1,605 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1996 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 308 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 72%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 189,133 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 150,793 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Landcruiser Colorado is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado by Year
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Questions about the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (1996 to 2004), the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 1,605 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2001 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.
Which year Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 72%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Toyota Landcruiser Colorados more reliable?
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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