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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

L23 KNGMOT history

L23 KNG is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L23 KNG black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,852 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 KNG was last recorded at 135,852 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,154 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,698 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,852 miles
  • 2025 – 127,154 miles
  • 2024 – 124,145 miles
  • 2023 – 119,152 miles
  • 2022 – 108,881 miles
  • 2021 – 98,559 miles
  • 2020 – 87,777 miles
  • 2019 – 78,398 miles
  • 2018 – 66,279 miles
  • 2017 – 54,936 miles
  • 2016 – 43,225 miles
  • 2015 – 35,201 miles
  • 2014 – 32,656 miles
  • 2013 – 29,637 miles
  • 2012 – 25,777 miles
  • 2011 – 22,691 miles
  • 2009 – 20,790 miles
  • 2008 – 16,166 miles
  • 2007 – 11,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,852 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • High level stop light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,852 miles (+8,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,852 miles
    Test number
    704068167940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass127,154 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    160025989048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,145 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,145 miles
    Test number
    877825559729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    958609031069
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail119,151 miles (+10,270)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    872920181936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,881 miles (+10,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    657918585462
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seal out of transfer box weeping.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass98,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    899500385823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,557 miles (+10,780)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    886783447391
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2.5mm/3mm. 235/60/16 100h. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin. 235/60/16 100h. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,777 miles (+9,379)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,777 miles
    Test number
    434927137295
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  10. Pass78,398 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    462716148531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
  11. Fail78,398 miles (+12,119)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    240708243925
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
  12. Pass66,279 miles (+11,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    531079492585
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass54,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    737880917617
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail54,936 miles (+11,711)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    852036891637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass43,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    954333281228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,225 miles (+8,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    556392903019
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
  17. Pass35,201 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,201 miles
    Test number
    228015995111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,656 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    666728774155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded at rear join
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt and centre lap belt due to seats removed
  19. Fail32,656 miles (+3,019)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    217258374159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded at rear join
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread perished
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the nearside rear seatbelt and centre lap belt due to seats removed
  20. Fail29,637 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    147895663188
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass29,637 miles (+3,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    597515863122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass25,777 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    246654772115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,691 miles
    Test number
    627038781161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,691 miles (+1,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,691 miles
    Test number
    238498881474
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass20,790 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,790 miles
    Test number
    152450859308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,166 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    242693858300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,582 miles
    Test number
    533466427301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,582 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,582 miles
    Test number
    334996027359
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L23 KNG

Does L23 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KNG is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 KNG?
The MOT on L23 KNG is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 KNG done?
L23 KNG was recorded at 135,852 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has L23 KNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KNG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 KNG 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 L23 KNG find?
L23 KNG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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