2007 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · SM07 SFZ
2007 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 130,459 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM07 SFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
- 130,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM07 SFZ 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 2007 Toyota Rav4 (SM07 SFZ) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrule to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))”.
SM07 SFZ Mileage History
- 17/09/2022125,709 mi
- 21/09/2023127,901 mi+2,192 mi
- 26/09/2023127,908 mi+7 mi
- 26/11/2024130,448 mi+2,540 mi
- 06/12/2024130,459 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,139 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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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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