2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SC05 XDL
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 164,795 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC05 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 164,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC05 XDL 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 Rav4 (SC05 XDL) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SC05 XDL Mileage History
- 21/11/2022141,403 mi
- 13/11/2023149,478 mi+8,075 mi
- 14/11/2024156,755 mi+7,277 mi
- 04/11/2025164,608 mi+7,853 mi
- 18/11/2025164,795 mi+187 mi
Average of roughly 7,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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