2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · J18 KBM
2004 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 88,816 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J18 KBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 88,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J18 KBM 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 2004 Toyota Rav4 (J18 KBM) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J18 KBM Mileage History
- 25/08/202282,321 mi
- 13/09/202384,825 mi+2,504 mi
- 16/09/202487,035 mi+2,210 mi
- 29/08/202588,813 mi+1,778 mi
- 02/09/202588,816 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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