2016 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · DF66 LLW
2016 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 43,198 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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DF66 LLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 43,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF66 LLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Toyota Rav4 (DF66 LLW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
DF66 LLW Mileage History
- 08/07/202337,061 mi
- 05/08/202437,892 mi+831 mi
- 29/07/202538,894 mi+1,002 mi
- 29/07/202538,894 mi
- 27/07/202643,198 mi+4,304 mi
Average of roughly 2,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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