2012 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · DU12 LLJ
2012 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 104,993 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU12 LLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 104,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU12 LLJ 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 2012 Toyota Rav4 (DU12 LLJ) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
DU12 LLJ Mileage History
- 09/02/202385,344 mi
- 09/02/202494,140 mi+8,796 mi
- 13/01/202595,706 mi+1,566 mi
- 29/08/202597,305 mi+1,599 mi
- 28/08/2026104,993 mi+7,688 mi
Average of roughly 5,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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