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DU09 GLJ

2009 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,773 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2026 109,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,379 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,471 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,377 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 95,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,782 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,698 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,309 miles

SLIGHT LEAK O/S/F INNER C V BOOT. REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot has oil leaking onto it

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot has oil leaking onto it

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,884 miles

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot has oil leaking onto it

Offside Rear Outer brake pad getting low(worn more than other pads)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,391 miles

Oil leak

body damage

Fail 19 Jan 2015 52,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

body damage

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,744 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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DU09 GLJ is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 74,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU09 GLJ, 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 17 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU09 GLJ registered?

DU09 GLJ is a 2009 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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