2004 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · WM53 OWV
2004 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 145,263 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM53 OWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 145,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM53 OWV 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 2004 Toyota Rav-4 (WM53 OWV) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WM53 OWV Mileage History
- 12/07/2023129,290 mi
- 18/09/2024134,656 mi+5,366 mi
- 10/10/2024134,656 mi
- 02/10/2025145,223 mi+10,567 mi
- 03/10/2025145,263 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 7,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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