Toyota Rav4 (2000)
2000 Toyota Rav4
CarHunch analysed 3,396 real MOT records for the 2000 Toyota Rav4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 RAV4's 77.7% first-time pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, which isn't alarming on its own, but the 24.9% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a real concern—one in four is a meaningful proportion. This suggests you're buying into a model with some serious structural or safety issues lurking beneath the surface.
At nearly 84,000 miles median, these cars have racked up reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 3.57 failures per test and 17.9 advisories, pointing to consistent wear and corrosion rather than catastrophic defects. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection focused on undercarriage rust, suspension components, and brake condition—this model has earned its mediocre reliability score.
What to check before buying a 2000 Toyota Rav4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 3,385 | 77.7% | 3.57 |
| Diesel (0%) | 6 | 84.7% | 2.17 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 79% | 4.25 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Toyota Rav4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Toyota Rav4 vehicles fall between 67,497 and 101,433 miles.
2000 Toyota Rav4 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 389 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Toyota Rav4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.7%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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34.5%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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33.7%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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