2005 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · GV05 XBC
2005 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 156,547 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 XBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2025
- 156,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 XBC 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 XBC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system not fitted (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components incorrectly fitted & rubbing f”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GV05 XBC Mileage History
- 06/09/2022144,682 mi
- 30/08/2023148,220 mi+3,538 mi
- 01/09/2023148,223 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/2024150,318 mi+2,095 mi
- 23/10/2025156,547 mi+6,229 mi
Average of roughly 3,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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