2002 TOYOTA RAV42.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for SG51 ART: 2002 TOYOTA RAV4 (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 59,063. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1998cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
Verify finance, insurance write-offs, stolen markers, and mileage rollback before making an offer.
Technical Specifications
AI Intelligence
What's this car worth today?
Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.
Full MOT History
Our records for this Toyota Rav4 (SG51 ART) from 2002 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2022 and October 2025.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 9 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.
Buyer's Guide
AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.
Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution. While the mileage is exceptionally low for the age, the recent MOT history reveals significant structural corrosion and recurring mechanical neglect that suggest high long-term risks.
The primary focus for a buyer must be a thorough structural inspection. The 2024 MOT failure highlighted 'major' structural strength reduction due to corrosion in the inner wheel arches and suspension mountings; you must verify if these areas were professionally repaired to manufacturer standards rather than just patched up to pass the test. \
Check the full service history to ensure the 2.0L petrol engine has been maintained, as the MOT history shows recurring issues with the engine management light (MIL) and oil leaks. Given the low mileage, look for signs of perished rubber components, such as bushes and hoses, which were noted in advisories as far back as 2017.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — AI-assisted analysis verified by automotive experts.
Data Sources
DVSA
MOT test records from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency.
DVLA
Vehicle registration, tax, and specification data.
Experian
Market valuation, warranty, and recall intelligence.
AI Analysis
Machine learning insights trained on millions of UK MOT records.
Similar Vehicles
Similar vehicles checked recently
Plate Neighbors
Number Plate Neighbors
View all SG51 platesOther vehicles registered in the same batch as this one.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
MINI
COOPER D
TOYOTA
AYGO
AUDI
E-TRON TECHNIK 55 QUATTRO
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FIESTA
PORSCHE
911
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA
VAUXHALL
GRANDLAND ULTIMATE TURBO AUTO
SMART (MCC)
FORTWO COUPE
MAZDA
CX-60 HOMURA PHEV AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
RENAULT
KADJAR
VAUXHALL
MOKKA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FIESTA
BMW
X1
FORD
MUSTANG MACH-E SEL STD RNG RWD
KIA
VENGA
MINI
PACEMAN
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
FORD
FOCUS
KIA
SPORTAGE
MERCEDES-BENZ
A
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
CITROEN
XSARA
CITROEN
SAXO
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VAUXHALL
SIGNUM
RENAULT TRUCKS
MASTER 35 EXCLUSIVE LWB AUTO
AUDI
TT
AUDI
TT
AUDI
A3