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AX51 LNC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 147,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 140,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,521 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,144 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,450 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,477 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,629 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,818 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 74,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,050 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AX51 LNC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 LNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX51 LNC registered?

AX51 LNC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AX51 LNC safe to buy?

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