Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT Failures
An analysis of 12,956 real DVSA MOT tests on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 61 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 12,956 MOT tests, 11.55% of all Toyota Landcruiser Colorado tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include abs fault (21x the fleet average), body, cab or chassis corroded at a mounting point (12x the fleet average), towbar fault (69x the fleet average), and fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective ... (32x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Suspension, Bodywork, Brakes, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, abs fault, suspension component damaged or corroded. Bodywork — check for body, cab or chassis corroded at a mounting point, towbar fault, fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective ....
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?
Based on 12,956 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 61x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include abs fault and body, cab or chassis corroded at a mounting point.
Is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado reliable based on MOT data?
The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado has 11 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado most commonly fails on towbar fault and fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective .... Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.