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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

L30 ESLMOT history

L30 ESL is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L30 ESL black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,782 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ESL was last recorded at 138,782 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,554 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,782 miles
  • 2025 – 134,554 miles
  • 2021 – 114,477 miles
  • 2020 – 108,517 miles
  • 2019 – 102,283 miles
  • 2018 – 97,508 miles
  • 2017 – 90,962 miles
  • 2016 – 84,789 miles
  • 2015 – 78,772 miles
  • 2014 – 72,307 miles
  • 2013 – 71,378 miles
  • 2012 – 70,209 miles
  • 2011 – 68,701 miles
  • 2010 – 64,706 miles
  • 2009 – 56,058 miles
  • 2008 – 47,740 miles
  • 2007 – 38,940 miles
  • 2006 – 31,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,782 miles
    Test number
    862058172045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail138,782 miles (+4,228)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,782 miles
    Test number
    650193808688
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,554 miles
    Test number
    179211139143
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  4. Fail134,554 miles (+20,077)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,554 miles
    Test number
    444150895260
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  5. Pass114,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    889163637656
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on display
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. All others worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail114,477 miles (+5,960)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    644023475911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on display
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. All others worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    849592665864
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and engine muddy

  8. Fail108,517 miles (+6,234)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    463131112031
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and engine muddy

  9. Pass102,283 miles (+4,775)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    245564521855
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/deteriorated

  10. Pass97,508 miles (+6,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,508 miles
    Test number
    375375124416
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  11. Pass90,962 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    823294836270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,789 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    220642178284
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass78,772 miles (+6,465)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,772 miles
    Test number
    368418855060
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange corroded

  14. Pass72,307 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    188248124000
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust back box joint rusty and weak

  15. Fail72,307 miles (+929)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    486537224016
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box joint rusty and weak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in poor condition cracked and worn

  16. Pass71,378 miles (+1,169)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    836033143089
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre`s getting low
    • NoteBoth rear tyre`s in poor condition ( cracked )
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  17. Pass70,209 miles (+1,508)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    807938242043
    • NotePlay in o/s/r wheelbearing
    • NoteRear number plate insecure
    • NoteRear silencer join poor

  18. Pass68,701 miles (+3,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    125372951454
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm bush deteriated

  19. Pass64,706 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,706 miles
    Test number
    114768240076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    223014949088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail56,058 miles (+8,318)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    793404949034
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,740 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    230791558095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,725 miles (+8,785)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    181230658408
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass38,940 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    181772757063
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass31,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    294571456098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ESL

Does L30 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ESL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 ESL?
The MOT on L30 ESL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ESL done?
L30 ESL was recorded at 138,782 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has L30 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ESL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 ESL 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 L30 ESL find?
L30 ESL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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