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W509 LHL

2000 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 LHL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,514 miles

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

both front brake backplates in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 99,462 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bar mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,267 miles

EMISSIONS VERY ERRATIC AND ONLY JUST PASSED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION IN PLACES DIFFICULT TO INSPECT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ARMS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly soft when pressed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 98,264 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3.7% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in multiple areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly soft when pressed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,085 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside front hub/wheel bearing housing severely corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 97,085 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front hub/wheel bearing housing severely corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 96,995 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,428 miles

Corrosion in places under vehicle

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,798 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,746 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,523 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Bonnet Safety catch SEIZED!!

Pass 11 May 2010 73,739 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,337 miles

Nail in front tyre

rear seats removed.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,946 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,947 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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W509 LHL is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 W509 LHL, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W509 LHL is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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