2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · GU02 RVJ
2002 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2002. Recorded mileage 149,245 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU02 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 149,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU02 RVJ 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 2002 Toyota Rav4 (GU02 RVJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”.
GU02 RVJ Mileage History
- 13/08/2024143,698 mi
- 31/08/2024143,751 mi+53 mi
- 20/08/2025146,737 mi+2,986 mi
- 11/08/2026149,194 mi+2,457 mi
- 25/08/2026149,245 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 miles per year across 5 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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