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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,982 cc

R478 BLEMOT history

R478 BLE is a blue diesel Toyota Landcruiser Colorado first used on 28 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

R478 BLE blue Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Land Cruiser, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
196,106 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R478 BLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser Colorado
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R478 BLE was last recorded at 196,106 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,105 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,106 miles
  • 2021 – 192,734 miles
  • 2020 – 188,558 miles
  • 2019 – 183,240 miles
  • 2018 – 177,570 miles
  • 2017 – 171,211 miles
  • 2016 – 165,326 miles
  • 2015 – 157,338 miles
  • 2014 – 149,148 miles
  • 2013 – 139,632 miles
  • 2012 – 127,967 miles
  • 2011 – 116,979 miles
  • 2010 – 106,329 miles
  • 2009 – 104,279 miles
  • 2008 – 97,793 miles
  • 2007 – 91,127 miles
  • 2006 – 83,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,106 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Ns/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,106 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    196,106 miles
    Test number
    467359574536
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail196,105 miles (+3,371)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,105 miles
    Test number
    113806354902
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass192,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    192,734 miles
    Test number
    160995927631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,734 miles (+4,176)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,734 miles
    Test number
    867231435357
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass188,558 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    188,558 miles
    Test number
    522943021772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail188,557 miles (+5,317)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,557 miles
    Test number
    179938321986
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass183,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,240 miles
    Test number
    192146119211
    • AdvisoryNs/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryNs/os front tyres worn badly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryOs front seat belt slightly frayed

  8. Fail183,238 miles (+5,668)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,238 miles
    Test number
    347761302937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired top axle mount broken (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNs/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryNs/os front tyres worn badly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryOs front seat belt slightly frayed

  9. Pass177,570 miles (+6,359)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177,570 miles
    Test number
    985318077433
    • AdvisoryFront inner anti roll bar d bushes worn and perishing slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNs front windscreen has slight chip out side the swept area
    • AdvisoryNs/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  10. Pass171,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    171,211 miles
    Test number
    572717727948
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail171,211 miles (+5,885)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,211 miles
    Test number
    980756437610
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass165,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    357397869526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,326 miles (+7,988)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    438316439364
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass157,338 miles (+8,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    157,338 miles
    Test number
    287766735056
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInner sills slightly corroded

  15. Pass149,148 miles (+9,516)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,148 miles
    Test number
    486922164008
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight h/brake travl

  16. Pass139,632 miles (+11,665)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,632 miles
    Test number
    388990763032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,967 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,967 miles
    Test number
    738582362095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,979 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    727121891097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail116,971 miles (+10,642)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    456238281041
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass106,329 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    330485810077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,279 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,279 miles
    Test number
    691554539065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,793 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    583022138033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,127 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    803138337042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    980301436099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R478 BLE

Does R478 BLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R478 BLE expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R478 BLE?
The MOT on R478 BLE expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R478 BLE done?
R478 BLE was recorded at 196,106 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 6,840 miles a year.
Has R478 BLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R478 BLE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on R478 BLE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R478 BLE find?
R478 BLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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