2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 516 MOT tests analysed for the 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 74.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (75.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 68 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.8% | 66 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.4% | 64 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 18 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.5% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition | 58 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 34 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 31 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 25 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 34.5% | 178 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.2% | 130 |
| 3 | Other defects | 20.0% | 103 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.4% | 95 |
| 5 | Tyres | 14.1% | 73 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 71 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 74 | 21.6% |
| 120-150k | 145 | 29.0% |
| 150k+ | 280 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 114 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 96 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 93 | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 79 | 25.3% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Landcruiser Colorado
Before buying a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 14.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (12.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorados pass their MOT?
74.2% of the 516 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests, followed by brakes (13.2%).
Does the 2000 Landcruiser Colorado get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.6% in the 90-120k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 516 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.