Toyota Landcruiser Colorado (1996)
1996 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1996 Landcruiser Colorado is a below-average MOT performer, with a 73.5% first-time pass rate sitting 6.5 points below the UK average of 80%—and notably, over a quarter of these vehicles (27.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a serious red flag for prospective buyers. The diesel-only cohort shows no variation from the overall figure, so fuel type isn't a differentiating factor here.
At 131,000 miles median, these vehicles have covered typical mileage for a 28-year-old truck, but they're presenting an average of 3.28 failures per test and a heavy 13.8 advisories per vehicle, pointing to systemic wear across multiple systems rather than one-off issues. Before purchasing one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, steering, and suspension—areas that typically accumulate the serious defects this model is prone to.
What to check before buying a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (94%) | 176 | 73.5% | 3.22 |
| Petrol (6%) | 11 | 73.6% | 4.36 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado vehicles fall between 105,333 and 152,993 miles.
1996 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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