CarVerify

Free Car Check

LN02 PVD

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 PVD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,579 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 67,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,208 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,422 miles

engine light on

offside rear handbrake reading low(100)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 53,518 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 53,518 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,368 miles

offside handbrake mechanism sticking

Pass 18 May 2011 49,456 miles

o/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,360 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,360 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,489 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,126 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LN02 PVD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN02 PVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN02 PVD?

You can check the full history of LN02 PVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN02 PVD registered?

LN02 PVD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LN02 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 PVD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN02 PVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LN02 PVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.