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LM51 VZH

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 VZH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 128,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.

both front shock absorber dust covers split/insecure.

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt correctly,due to no seat being fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,180 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 117,180 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,840 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 110,840 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,038 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,634 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

front brake pads very worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to see all rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,091 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

engine light on

front brake pads very worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to see all rear brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper slpit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,641 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,761 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,281 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,256 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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LM51 VZH is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LM51 VZH, 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 LM51 VZH registered?

LM51 VZH is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is LM51 VZH safe to buy?

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