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DS02 LEJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

172,221 mi
Last recorded172,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LEJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 172,221 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 171,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 168,556 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 165,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 157,160 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 151,715 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 143,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,397 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,238 miles

rear brakes pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,835 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 124,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,201 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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DS02 LEJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DS02 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS02 LEJ registered?

DS02 LEJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is DS02 LEJ safe to buy?

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