2002 Toyota 4-Runner 3.0L Diesel · RX52 AEA
2002 Toyota 4-Runner (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 252,601 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA 4-RUNNER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RX52 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 252,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RX52 AEA Mileage History
- 19/03/2024234,622 mi
- 03/04/2024234,644 mi+22 mi
- 20/03/2025245,397 mi+10,753 mi
- 20/03/2025245,397 mi
- 26/03/2026252,601 mi+7,204 mi
Average of roughly 8,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX52 AEA 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 2002 Toyota 4-Runner (RX52 AEA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front and rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front and rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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