2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · LX55 KZR
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 42,748 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LX55 KZR Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2014
- 42,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX55 KZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Rav4 (LX55 KZR) between December 2008 and January 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”.
LX55 KZR Mileage History
- 24/12/200823,476 mi
- 21/12/200923,923 mi+447 mi
- 18/01/201128,091 mi+4,168 mi
- 18/01/201128,091 mi
- 05/01/201232,991 mi+4,900 mi
- 05/01/201232,991 mi
- 23/01/201338,103 mi+5,112 mi
- 28/01/201338,148 mi+45 mi
- 15/01/201442,748 mi+4,600 mi
Average of roughly 3,809 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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