2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · LW51 ABO
2002 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 126,395 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LW51 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 126,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LW51 ABO Mileage History
- 19/01/2024124,331 mi
- 19/01/2024124,334 mi+3 mi
- 31/01/2025125,430 mi+1,096 mi
- 30/01/2026126,395 mi+965 mi
- 30/01/2026126,395 mi
Average of roughly 1,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LW51 ABO 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 2002 Toyota Rav4 (LW51 ABO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 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 (27 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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