2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · LF56 CXB
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 71,678 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF56 CXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 71,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF56 CXB 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 2006 Toyota Rav4 (LF56 CXB) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LF56 CXB Mileage History
- 01/10/202461,227 mi
- 03/10/202461,228 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202566,795 mi+5,567 mi
- 29/09/202566,796 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/202671,678 mi+4,882 mi
Average of roughly 5,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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