2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · J50 SAU
2001 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 112,047 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J50 SAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 112,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J50 SAU 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 2001 Toyota Rav4 (J50 SAU) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected (1.1.19 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
J50 SAU Mileage History
- 24/10/2022109,513 mi
- 27/10/2022109,515 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2023111,159 mi+1,644 mi
- 24/10/2023111,159 mi
- 14/05/2026112,047 mi+888 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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