2006 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · LN56 XMD
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 201,691 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN56 XMD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 201,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN56 XMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Rav4 (LN56 XMD) between August 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
LN56 XMD Mileage History
- 18/08/200950,719 mi
- 02/06/201062,617 mi+11,898 mi
- 06/07/201173,661 mi+11,044 mi
- 03/07/201288,131 mi+14,470 mi
- 03/07/201288,131 mi
- 09/08/2013100,114 mi+11,983 mi
- 10/08/2013100,114 mi
- 06/08/201435,293 mi-64,821 mi
- 06/08/201435,293 mi
- 07/08/2015123,444 mi+88,151 mi
- 07/08/2015123,444 mi
- 09/08/2016130,205 mi+6,761 mi
- 01/08/2017136,567 mi+6,362 mi
- 19/07/2018143,410 mi+6,843 mi
- 10/07/2019150,767 mi+7,357 mi
- 15/07/2019150,927 mi+160 mi
- 24/07/2020156,742 mi+5,815 mi
- 29/07/2021162,129 mi+5,387 mi
- 30/07/2021162,129 mi
- 11/08/2022167,271 mi+5,142 mi
- 19/07/2023173,716 mi+6,445 mi
- 02/08/2024185,425 mi+11,709 mi
- 06/08/2025193,056 mi+7,631 mi
- 07/08/2025193,057 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2026201,604 mi+8,547 mi
- 07/08/2026201,691 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 8,897 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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