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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L40 DVSMOT history

L40 DVS is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L40 DVS black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,149 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DVS was last recorded at 152,149 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 9,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2013: 49,904 miles, lower than 60,572 miles on 26 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,741 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,408 miles
Average per year
8,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,149 miles
  • 2024 – 142,741 miles
  • 2023 – 133,957 miles
  • 2022 – 127,204 miles
  • 2021 – 121,948 miles
  • 2020 – 116,916 miles
  • 2019 – 102,849 miles
  • 2018 – 92,520 miles
  • 2017 – 87,571 miles
  • 2016 – 76,857 miles
  • 2015 – 68,375 miles
  • 2014 – 59,686 miles
  • 2013 – 49,904 miles
  • 2012 – 60,572 miles
  • 2011 – 25,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,149 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension and chassis generally corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • N/S/F WIPER IS TORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH HAS PARTIALLY SEPARATED BUT NOT RESULTING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • TYRE INFLATION KIT EXPIRED IN 2011

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,149 miles (+9,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,149 miles
    Test number
    826322166824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension and chassis generally corroded.

  2. Pass142,741 miles (+8,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,741 miles
    Test number
    786994778995
    • AdvisoryChassis generally corroded.
    • AdvisorySuspension and chassis generally corroded.

  3. Pass133,957 miles (+6,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    308606221028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    340015504334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,204 miles (+5,256)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    538496284672
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,948 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,948 miles
    Test number
    979910143911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,947 miles (+5,031)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,947 miles
    Test number
    664331891155
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass116,916 miles (+14,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    387682363462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,849 miles (+10,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    565599715262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    367011556657
    • AdvisoryFront axle tyres different size to rear axle
    • AdvisoryN/S/F WIPER IS TORN
    • AdvisoryO/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH HAS PARTIALLY SEPARATED BUT NOT RESULTING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT
    • AdvisoryTYRE INFLATION KIT EXPIRED IN 2011

  11. Fail92,520 miles (+4,949)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    746534851454
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F WIPER IS TORN
    • AdvisoryN/S/R BRAKES ARE STICKING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryO/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH HAS PARTIALLY SEPARATED BUT NOT RESULTING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT
    • AdvisoryTYRE INFLATION KIT EXPIRED IN 2011

  12. Pass87,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    908795437822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,571 miles (+10,714)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    802427825945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,857 miles (+8,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,857 miles
    Test number
    703678248577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    457382935198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail68,375 miles (+8,689)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    377672235141
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass59,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    107253414166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,686 miles (+9,782)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    195758504181
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteREAR WIPER IS TORN

  19. Pass49,904 miles (-10,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    315792073030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,572 miles (+34,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    938066582092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    185937071007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DVS

Does L40 DVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DVS is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 DVS?
The MOT on L40 DVS is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DVS done?
L40 DVS was recorded at 152,149 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,623 miles a year.
Has L40 DVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DVS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 DVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 DVS find?
L40 DVS passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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