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Common Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,605 real MOT tests across 6 model years.

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel, Petrol

76%

Toyota Landcruiser Colorado pass rate

84%

Toyota average

82%

National average

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has an average MOT pass rate of 76%, which is 8 points below the Toyota average and 6 points below the national average. The TOYOTA LANDCRUISER COLORADO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

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Most Common Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

1997
74%
1998
76%
1999
78%
2000
72%
Worst year
2001
79%
Best year
2002
74%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2002Diesel3.0L74%24%
2001Diesel3.0L79%20%
2000Diesel3.0L72%27%
1999Diesel3.0L78%22%
1998Petrol3.0L76%24%
1997Diesel3.0L74%24%

Most Reliable Year

2001

79% pass rate from 308 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2000

72% pass rate from 151 tests

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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Running Costs

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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado FAQ

What are the most common Toyota Landcruiser Colorado problems?

The most common Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 1,605 real tests.

Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado reliable?

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has an average MOT pass rate of 76%, which is 6 points below the national average of 82%. This is about average reliability.

Which year Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is most reliable?

The 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is the most reliable year with a 79% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2000 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 72%.

How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Landcruiser Colorado faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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