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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc

LA51 OVEMOT history

LA51 OVE is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LA51 OVE black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,780 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 OVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 OVE was last recorded at 91,780 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,963 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,817 miles
Average per year
3,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,780 miles
  • 2025 – 89,963 miles
  • 2024 – 88,716 miles
  • 2023 – 86,433 miles
  • 2022 – 84,146 miles
  • 2021 – 81,784 miles
  • 2020 – 79,785 miles
  • 2019 – 77,057 miles
  • 2018 – 73,130 miles
  • 2017 – 68,219 miles
  • 2016 – 64,783 miles
  • 2015 – 60,993 miles
  • 2014 – 57,034 miles
  • 2013 – 53,161 miles
  • 2012 – 47,090 miles
  • 2011 – 43,471 miles
  • 2010 – 36,144 miles
  • 2009 – 30,177 miles
  • 2008 – 22,098 miles
  • 2007 – 20,028 miles
  • 2006 – 17,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,780 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Underside undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,780 miles (+1,817)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    231738699099
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,963 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    357317836559
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,963 miles (+1,247)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    538532215541
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,716 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    247594555477
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  5. Pass86,433 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    821572199079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  6. Pass84,146 miles (+2,362)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    466011159496
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,784 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    264464300690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,785 miles
    Test number
    174629979475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail79,785 miles (+2,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,785 miles
    Test number
    222668362063
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    788511833769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail77,056 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    415334876405
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    368185088504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly wearing out of shape

  13. Fail73,130 miles (+4,911)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    289980542557
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly wearing out of shape

  14. Pass68,219 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    841735653909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sidewall cracking

  15. Fail68,213 miles (+3,430)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    926107140808
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass64,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    862376698209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail64,783 miles (+3,790)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    203814546599
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass60,993 miles (+3,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    548991885108
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass57,034 miles (+3,873)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,034 miles
    Test number
    257543284134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to wear bars

  20. Fail53,161 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    385122093144
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,161 miles (+6,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    605082593176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass47,090 miles (+3,619)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,090 miles
    Test number
    878862662016
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack rubber mounts

  23. Pass43,471 miles (+7,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    488683511040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass36,144 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,144 miles
    Test number
    133429910095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,177 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    524642829028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,098 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,098 miles
    Test number
    392759208018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,028 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    382521917002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,377 miles
    Test number
    332292816071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 OVE

Does LA51 OVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 OVE is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 OVE?
The MOT on LA51 OVE is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 OVE done?
LA51 OVE was recorded at 91,780 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,619 miles a year.
Has LA51 OVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 OVE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 OVE 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 LA51 OVE find?
LA51 OVE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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