Toyota Rav4 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Rav4. Check any Rav4 by registration number below.

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77.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.5%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Rav4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Rav4 has an average MOT pass rate of 77.0%, which is 6.5 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Rav4 on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Rav4 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Rav4 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Rav4 is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Rav4, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Toyota Rav4, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2019

Based on 24,393 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2018

Based on 18,689 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2017

Based on 19,341 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 1,219 vehicles

81.3%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

16.0%

2010

Based on 1,227 vehicles

77.4%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

20.4%

2009

Based on 4,172 vehicles

71.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

26.3%

2008

Based on 8,597 vehicles

69.4%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

26.6%

2007

Based on 8,612 vehicles

67.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2006

Based on 6,061 vehicles

68.5%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

25.7%

2005

Based on 8,409 vehicles

72.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

24.6%

2004

Based on 8,274 vehicles

70.5%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

27.8%

2003

Based on 6,788 vehicles

69.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2002

Based on 5,028 vehicles

69.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2001

Based on 2,610 vehicles

68.4%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

27.4%

2000

Based on 42,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

1999

Based on 1,783 vehicles

68.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

22.6%

1998

Based on 2,176 vehicles

65.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

24.7%

1997

Based on 1,085 vehicles

61.0%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

25.5%

1996

Based on 851 vehicles

63.5%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

25.2%

1995

Based on 666 vehicles

65.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1994

Based on 121 vehicles

66.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

27.2%

1993

Based on 113 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

0

Based on 104,925 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Rav4

The most common reasons a Toyota Rav4 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.1%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.8%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.5%

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

3.4%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.9%

Toyota Rav4 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Typical Mileage — Toyota Rav4

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2000 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Rav4.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Rav4

Toyota Rav4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Rav4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Rav4?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Rav4 is 77.0% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Rav4?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Rav4 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.1%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.8%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Rav4 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 77.0%, the Toyota Rav4 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Rav4?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Rav4?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Rav4: 39,942 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rav4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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