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LM02 RVR

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 RVR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,465 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 114,866 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 114,273 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 112,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 111,684 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 22 May 2021 111,679 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

engine oil leaking

Pass 2 May 2020 110,594 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 107,271 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 107,265 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 105,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 105,396 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,036 miles

chassis slighty corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded undertray fitted (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 100,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 51,285 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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LM02 RVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM02 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM02 RVR registered?

LM02 RVR is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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