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LP02 GCV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 GCV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 146,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 143,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 143,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 143,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 143,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 142,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 141,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 139,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 136,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 127,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,132 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,341 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 15 Jun 2009 71,341 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,057 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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LP02 GCV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LP02 GCV, 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 LP02 GCV registered?

LP02 GCV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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