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LW51 XOP

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XOP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,698 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

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

Front Shock absorber covers failing/adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaks

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

Strong Advise: Exhaust system corroded in part

Strong Advise: Steering rack bushes worn/weakened

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 5 Mar 2025 92,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

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

Front Shock absorber covers failing/adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaks

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

Strong Advise: Exhaust system corroded in part

Strong Advise: Steering rack bushes worn/weakened

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,414 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

Exhaust system corroded in part

Minor oil leaks

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack bushes worn

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,667 miles

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

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

Steering rack mounts worn

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 81,666 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack mounts worn

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,040 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 75,031 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,802 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

engine management light on

rear differential mounts deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear differential mountings deteriorating.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,689 miles

engine management light on.

exhaust corroded at rear joint.

headlamp lenses slightly opaque.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,689 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on.

exhaust corroded at rear joint.

headlamp lenses slightly opaque.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight cut no cords

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust joint corroded

eml on

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside oil leak

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,522 miles

EML illuminated

O/S wiper starting to smear screen

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

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

Unable to check rear seat belts (seats not in upright position)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,827 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,465 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,935 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,716 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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LW51 XOP is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW51 XOP, 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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LW51 XOP is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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