2005 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · RF55 LPL
2005 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 104,705 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 LPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 104,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 LPL 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 2005 Toyota Rav-4 (RF55 LPL) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault N/S Squib (7.1.6 (a))”.
RF55 LPL Mileage History
- 02/09/202492,114 mi
- 24/10/202492,197 mi+83 mi
- 05/11/202492,791 mi+594 mi
- 02/10/2025104,705 mi+11,914 mi
- 02/10/2025104,705 mi
Average of roughly 11,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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