2007 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · NL57 EAA
2007 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 122,444 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL57 EAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 122,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL57 EAA 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 2007 Toyota Rav4 (NL57 EAA) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
NL57 EAA Mileage History
- 13/10/202399,116 mi
- 30/10/2024106,319 mi+7,203 mi
- 06/11/2024106,401 mi+82 mi
- 27/11/2025122,437 mi+16,036 mi
- 28/11/2025122,444 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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