2005 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · GV05 SWU
2005 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 122,439 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1998cc
GV05 SWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 122,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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GV05 SWU Mileage History
- 12/09/2024114,621 mi
- 12/09/2024114,621 mi
- 19/07/2025119,466 mi+4,845 mi
- 22/07/2025119,466 mi
- 22/07/2026122,439 mi+2,973 mi
Average of roughly 4,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV05 SWU 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 Rav-4 (GV05 SWU) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Metal to metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal with brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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