CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG55 EBJ

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,547 mi
Last recorded132,547 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EBJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,094 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,923 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear very end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded on very end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear very end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded on very end (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 110,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very ends of both front to rear pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,944 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,944 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,440 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 81,438 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,341 miles

exhaust backbox flange corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,401 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,198 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG55 EBJ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 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 DG55 EBJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG55 EBJ?

You can check the full history of DG55 EBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG55 EBJ registered?

DG55 EBJ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DG55 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 EBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG55 EBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG55 EBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.