1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 584 MOT tests analysed for the 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 75.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (75.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 84 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.7% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.8% | 75 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.0% | 64 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.4% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 63 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 42 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 38 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 35 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 29 |
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 | 37.3% | 218 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.0% | 187 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.0% | 111 |
| 4 | Other defects | 16.3% | 95 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.7% | 80 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.4% | 78 |
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 | 96 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 117 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 355 | 25.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 25.5% |
| 2022 | 135 | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 113 | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 91 | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 92 | 20.6% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Landcruiser Colorado
Before buying a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 14.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (14.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.7% 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.
- Brakes (12.8% 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.
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 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorados pass their MOT?
75.0% of the 584 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.4% of tests, followed by suspension (13.7%).
Does the 1999 Landcruiser Colorado get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.0% in the 90-120k band to 25.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 584 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.