2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · DG55 MXV
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 119,149 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG55 MXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 119,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 MXV 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 2005 Toyota Rav4 (DG55 MXV) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexys excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexys excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
DG55 MXV Mileage History
- 14/09/2023112,751 mi
- 12/09/2024115,105 mi+2,354 mi
- 16/10/2025117,868 mi+2,763 mi
- 04/11/2025133,377 mi+15,509 mi
- 23/10/2026119,149 mi-14,228 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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