2017 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · RJ54 DVS
2017 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 96,889 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ54 DVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 96,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 DVS 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 2017 Toyota Rav4 (RJ54 DVS) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RJ54 DVS Mileage History
- 15/03/202361,968 mi
- 20/03/202473,062 mi+11,094 mi
- 25/03/202473,165 mi+103 mi
- 10/03/202585,091 mi+11,926 mi
- 31/03/202696,889 mi+11,798 mi
Average of roughly 11,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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