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LK02 DXA

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,674 mi
Last recorded129,674 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 DXA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 129,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 129,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,601 miles

Front shocks/underside of vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Quarter panel window are corroded

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 123,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front shocks/underside of vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Quarter panel window are corroded

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,407 miles

Al four tyres cracking on tread

Front shocks corroded

Headlamps cloudy

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

Surface rust to body underside

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,022 miles

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

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

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

Surface rust to body underside

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,751 miles

Fluid weep front hub seal

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,210 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,370 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,054 miles

Centre Brake Light Not Working

Fail 14 Sep 2013 73,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Brake Light Not Working

Engine MIL Light Illuminatec

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mil light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,158 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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LK02 DXA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK02 DXA, 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 LK02 DXA registered?

LK02 DXA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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