2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SK55 KXR
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 138,840 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK55 KXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 138,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK55 KXR 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 (SK55 KXR) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SK55 KXR Mileage History
- 20/03/2023124,177 mi
- 22/03/2023124,178 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2024131,790 mi+7,612 mi
- 22/03/2024131,791 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2025138,840 mi+7,049 mi
Average of roughly 7,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
The electric rack can develop play and knocking sounds.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
The 2.0-litre petrol engine can burn oil at higher mileages due to piston ring wear.
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