2005 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · FP55 VML
2005 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 141,705 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP55 VML Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 141,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP55 VML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Rav-4 (FP55 VML) between November 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
FP55 VML Mileage History
- 26/11/200832,884 mi
- 30/10/200941,452 mi+8,568 mi
- 09/10/201048,641 mi+7,189 mi
- 24/10/201156,479 mi+7,838 mi
- 22/10/201262,941 mi+6,462 mi
- 30/10/201369,728 mi+6,787 mi
- 30/10/201475,621 mi+5,893 mi
- 23/10/201579,018 mi+3,397 mi
- 27/10/201682,303 mi+3,285 mi
- 27/10/201786,373 mi+4,070 mi
- 27/10/201786,373 mi
- 26/10/2018101,204 mi+14,831 mi
- 26/10/2018101,204 mi
- 25/10/2019105,529 mi+4,325 mi
- 25/10/2019105,529 mi
- 21/10/2020107,686 mi+2,157 mi
- 27/10/2021109,722 mi+2,036 mi
- 21/10/2022114,602 mi+4,880 mi
- 21/10/2022114,602 mi
- 27/10/2023123,152 mi+8,550 mi
- 25/10/2024132,533 mi+9,381 mi
- 25/10/2024132,533 mi
- 23/10/2025141,705 mi+9,172 mi
- 23/10/2025141,705 mi
Average of roughly 6,437 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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