2011 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · NL61 BYV
2011 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 163,815 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 BYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 163,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 BYV 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 2011 Toyota Rav4 (NL61 BYV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
NL61 BYV Mileage History
- 25/09/2023139,972 mi
- 13/09/2024147,384 mi+7,412 mi
- 13/09/2024147,384 mi
- 27/09/2025157,496 mi+10,112 mi
- 25/09/2026163,815 mi+6,319 mi
Average of roughly 7,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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