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Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,982 cc

V709 GVXMOT history

V709 GVX is a green diesel Toyota Landcruiser Colorado first used on 4 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 280,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

V709 GVX green Toyota Land Cruiser – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
280,901 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 GVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Landcruiser Colorado
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 GVX was last recorded at 280,901 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,307 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,594 miles
Average per year
7,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 280,901 miles
  • 2024 – 279,307 miles
  • 2023 – 274,360 miles
  • 2022 – 274,312 miles
  • 2021 – 267,432 miles
  • 2019 – 257,117 miles
  • 2018 – 251,831 miles
  • 2017 – 247,885 miles
  • 2016 – 243,845 miles
  • 2015 – 240,648 miles
  • 2014 – 236,557 miles
  • 2013 – 226,645 miles
  • 2011 – 210,869 miles
  • 2010 – 180,592 miles
  • 2009 – 165,150 miles
  • 2008 – 153,886 miles
  • 2007 – 138,162 miles
  • 2006 – 126,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,901 miles (+1,594)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    280,901 miles
    Test number
    634724558679
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass279,307 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    279,307 miles
    Test number
    476659060663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts removed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding
  3. Fail279,295 miles (+4,935)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,295 miles
    Test number
    385462765457
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding
  4. Pass274,360 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    274,360 miles
    Test number
    203785239373
    • AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion
  5. Fail274,312 miles (+6,880)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,312 miles
    Test number
    841861973487
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass267,432 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    267,432 miles
    Test number
    555370278813
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Fail267,432 miles (+2)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,432 miles
    Test number
    172544604166
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail267,430 miles (+10,313)3 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,430 miles
    Test number
    201525266074
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to fractured brake pipe front to rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from silencer to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe and mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass257,117 miles (+5,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    257,117 miles
    Test number
    401106867913
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside rear chassis leg
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack bushes
  10. Pass251,831 miles (+3,946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    251,831 miles
    Test number
    200048408169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass247,885 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    247,885 miles
    Test number
    284141168465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass243,845 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    243,845 miles
    Test number
    449508123390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass240,648 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    240,648 miles
    Test number
    309576905013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass236,557 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    236,557 miles
    Test number
    576423924057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass226,645 miles (+15,776)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    226,645 miles
    Test number
    147689803013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass210,869 miles (+15,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    210,869 miles
    Test number
    966705461312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass195,482 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    195,482 miles
    Test number
    286140121065
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smeering
    • NoteRearmost row of seats not fitted at time of inspection
    • NoteSill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas
  18. Fail195,482 miles (+14,890)5 failures1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,482 miles
    Test number
    877190521042
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smeering
    • NoteRearmost row of seats not fitted at time of inspection
    • NoteSill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas
  19. Pass180,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    180,592 miles
    Test number
    383971100097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail180,592 miles (+15,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,592 miles
    Test number
    964021600091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass165,150 miles (+11,264)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    165,150 miles
    Test number
    330319619049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass153,886 miles (+15,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    153,886 miles
    Test number
    102441828408
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  23. Pass138,162 miles (+11,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    481022027033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass126,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    622498816008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V709 GVX

Does V709 GVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 GVX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V709 GVX?
The MOT on V709 GVX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 GVX done?
V709 GVX was recorded at 280,901 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
Has V709 GVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 GVX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V709 GVX 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 V709 GVX find?
V709 GVX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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