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DR02 GDN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 GDN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 144,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 136,449 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,449 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ex-corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions in side out (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,726 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,510 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f indicator lens is holed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,610 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,397 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has 3 screws in it.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,957 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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DR02 GDN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DR02 GDN, 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 DR02 GDN registered?

DR02 GDN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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