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YR02 LXL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,153 mi
Last recorded168,153 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 LXL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 168,153 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 168,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 162,802 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,745 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 154,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 145,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 123,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 88,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 85,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 85,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 79,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 74,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 57,431 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 43,269 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 31,788 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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YR02 LXL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR02 LXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 LXL registered?

YR02 LXL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is YR02 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 LXL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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