2013 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · NL13 DFE
2013 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 47,903 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL13 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 47,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL13 DFE 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 2013 Toyota Rav4 (NL13 DFE) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
NL13 DFE Mileage History
- 04/03/202242,399 mi
- 29/03/202343,478 mi+1,079 mi
- 26/03/202444,781 mi+1,303 mi
- 11/03/202546,242 mi+1,461 mi
- 04/03/202647,903 mi+1,661 mi
Average of roughly 1,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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