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Toyota RAV4

Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

L7 XAXMOT history

L7 XAX is a beige petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L7 XAX beige Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,452 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XAX was last recorded at 106,452 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,445 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,452 miles
  • 2025 – 89,898 miles
  • 2024 – 77,799 miles
  • 2023 – 77,775 miles
  • 2022 – 77,045 miles
  • 2021 – 76,890 miles
  • 2020 – 76,381 miles
  • 2019 – 75,196 miles
  • 2018 – 73,420 miles
  • 2017 – 70,931 miles
  • 2016 – 68,481 miles
  • 2015 – 65,567 miles
  • 2014 – 62,962 miles
  • 2013 – 59,861 miles
  • 2012 – 56,687 miles
  • 2011 – 54,149 miles
  • 2010 – 51,695 miles
  • 2009 – 49,627 miles
  • 2008 – 45,770 miles
  • 2007 – 38,457 miles
  • 2006 – 31,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,452 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    565136517261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail106,445 miles (+16,547)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    578588087051
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Discoloured (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Discoloured. (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass89,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    604043077799
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats missing.
  4. Fail89,898 miles (+12,099)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    272897519943
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end modification unsafe Split pin missing. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats missing.
  5. Pass77,799 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    872466956096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components waxoiled/undersealed.
  6. Pass77,775 miles (+730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    433476126231
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass77,045 miles (+155)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    288070653250
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
  8. Pass76,890 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    693912516215
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail76,881 miles (+500)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    843411483523
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass76,381 miles (+1,185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,381 miles
    Test number
    732504948093
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass75,196 miles (+1,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    867864131330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass73,420 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    110641063314
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass70,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    165789183136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail70,931 miles (+2,450)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    697807749692
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass68,481 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    373560234232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,567 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    156527425047
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass62,962 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    727286334013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    729569523055
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition
  19. Fail59,861 miles (+3,174)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    986569423031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition
  20. Pass56,687 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    335166022033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,149 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    115934321423
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass54,149 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    189924321454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,695 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,695 miles
    Test number
    894168300030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,627 miles (+3,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    832960539056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass45,770 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    843546238005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,457 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,457 miles
    Test number
    974206767028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,451 miles
    Test number
    694517776114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 XAX

Does L7 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XAX is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XAX?
The MOT on L7 XAX is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XAX done?
L7 XAX was recorded at 106,452 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has L7 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XAX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 XAX 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 L7 XAX find?
L7 XAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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