
Toyota RAV4
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,231 cc
656 LOUMOT history
656 LOU is a silver diesel Toyota RAV4 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,170 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 82,170 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 656 LOU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,231 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
656 LOU was last recorded at 82,170 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 79,700 miles · 28 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,470 miles
- Average per year
- 4,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 82,170 miles
- 2022 – 79,700 miles
- 2021 – 77,878 miles
- 2019 – 76,604 miles
- 2018 – 72,939 miles
- 2017 – 69,543 miles
- 2016 – 66,334 miles
- 2015 – 62,416 miles
- 2014 – 56,769 miles
- 2013 – 50,627 miles
- 2012 – 41,241 miles
- 2011 – 33,165 miles
- 2010 – 24,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNoise from front suspension no sign of play in major compo
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear inner sills corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear suspension arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,170 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,170 miles
- Test number
- 863830066903
- AdvisoryNoise from front suspension no sign of play in major compo
Pass79,700 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 79,700 miles
- Test number
- 790811060859
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
Fail79,660 miles (+1,782)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,660 miles
- Test number
- 166310114045
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
Pass77,878 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 77,878 miles
- Test number
- 361559512168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,871 miles (+1,267)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 213566375958
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,604 miles (+3,665)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 76,604 miles
- Test number
- 548866956922
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs and suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner drop sills, upper rails surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread, all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,939 miles (+3,396)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 72,939 miles
- Test number
- 817147501617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,543 miles (+55)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 69,543 miles
- Test number
- 127421462023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail69,488 miles (+3,154)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,488 miles
- Test number
- 685934994005
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass66,334 miles (+3,918)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,334 miles
- Test number
- 197626237821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,416 miles (+5,647)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 62,416 miles
- Test number
- 841145578409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,769 miles (+6,142)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,769 miles
- Test number
- 169754044286
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Pass50,627 miles (+9,386)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,627 miles
- Test number
- 386927743470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,241 miles (+8,076)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,241 miles
- Test number
- 366715942410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,165 miles (+8,646)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,165 miles
- Test number
- 495049341209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,519 miles
- Test number
- 622294740297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 656 LOU
- What vehicle is registration 656 LOU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 656 LOU on a silver diesel Toyota RAV4 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 656 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 656 LOU expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 656 LOU?
- The MOT on 656 LOU expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 656 LOU done?
- 656 LOU was recorded at 82,170 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
- Has 656 LOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 656 LOU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on 656 LOU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 656 LOU find?
- 656 LOU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: noise from front suspension no sign of play in major compo.
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