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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

L13 BMGMOT history

L13 BMG is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 16 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L13 BMG black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,698 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BMG was last recorded at 144,698 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,625 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,073 miles
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,698 miles
  • 2025 – 141,625 miles
  • 2024 – 138,504 miles
  • 2023 – 135,512 miles
  • 2022 – 131,824 miles
  • 2021 – 127,993 miles
  • 2020 – 124,247 miles
  • 2019 – 123,290 miles
  • 2018 – 118,125 miles
  • 2017 – 107,213 miles
  • 2016 – 99,821 miles
  • 2015 – 96,123 miles
  • 2014 – 93,967 miles
  • 2013 – 91,448 miles
  • 2012 – 88,494 miles
  • 2011 – 85,828 miles
  • 2010 – 81,949 miles
  • 2009 – 73,683 miles
  • 2008 – 62,696 miles
  • 2007 – 50,519 miles
  • 2006 – 40,932 miles
  • 2005 – 29,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,698 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront brake at n/s draggingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel is getting ready for adjustment
  • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front anti roll bar link rod
  • AdvisoryRear tyre at n/s cracking in base of tread & worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear tyre cracking at o/s in base of tread

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Headlight lenses faded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,698 miles (+3,073)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    232021153399
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake at n/s dragging
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel is getting ready for adjustment
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front anti roll bar link rod
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at n/s cracking in base of tread & worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyre cracking at o/s in base of tread
  2. Pass141,625 miles (+3,121)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,625 miles
    Test number
    350247349047
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake at n/s dragging
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
  3. Pass138,504 miles (+2,992)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,504 miles
    Test number
    972323859437
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipe ends
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front suspension arms and both subframes
    • AdvisoryFront shockers heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake dragging slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight brackets have been repaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine and rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box blowing and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bushes cracking
  4. Pass135,512 miles (+3,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    312992533630
    • AdvisoryLeak on rear diff
    • AdvisoryPlay in O/s and n/s link bar
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bushes splitting
  5. Pass131,824 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    515766373924
    • AdvisoryFront brake at n/s dragging
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
  6. Fail131,712 miles (+3,719)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,712 miles
    Test number
    751860312012
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake at n/s dragging
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
  7. Pass127,993 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,993 miles
    Test number
    882298114915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,956 miles (+3,709)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,956 miles
    Test number
    811981748661
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass124,247 miles (+957)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,247 miles
    Test number
    329931923458
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges & perishing/cracking in base of tread
  10. Pass123,290 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    517244022560
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar very dry underside
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s rear tyre , tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel in handbrake lever
  11. Fail123,290 miles (+5,165)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    584302223359
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar very dry underside
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s rear tyre , tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel in handbrake lever
  12. Pass118,125 miles (+10,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,125 miles
    Test number
    174035035266
    • AdvisoryFluctuation in brake pedal
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc pitted/corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc pitted
  13. Pass107,213 miles (+7,392)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,213 miles
    Test number
    183861109070
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat shield lose
    • AdvisoryN/s front link bar dust cover splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s front seat belt fraying
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle very dry on underside
  14. Pass99,821 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,821 miles
    Test number
    182098130040
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/pitting on o/s rear brake disc
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link rod at n/s dust cover perishing/splitting
  15. Pass96,123 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,123 miles
    Test number
    835429713471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar link rod dust cover perishing/cracking.
  16. Pass93,967 miles (+2,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    595922254247
    • NoteWindscreen slightly scored
  17. Pass91,448 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    247029643267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,494 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,494 miles
    Test number
    326251252240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    385043551459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail85,826 miles (+3,877)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    509723751269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass81,949 miles (+8,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    414445080266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass73,683 miles (+10,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    290187289242
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass62,696 miles (+12,177)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    830277988293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Pass50,519 miles (+9,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    874714487213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,932 miles (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,932 miles
    Test number
    273065666298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    343845765470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BMG

Does L13 BMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BMG is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BMG?
The MOT on L13 BMG is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BMG done?
L13 BMG was recorded at 144,698 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has L13 BMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BMG has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 BMG 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 L13 BMG find?
L13 BMG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake at n/s dragging; handbrake travel is getting ready for adjustment, and 3 more.

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