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Toyota RAV-4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LR53 VRNMOT history

LR53 VRN is a grey petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LR53 VRN grey Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,936 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VRN was last recorded at 76,936 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,464 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,936 miles
  • 2025 – 75,464 miles
  • 2024 – 74,369 miles
  • 2023 – 72,799 miles
  • 2022 – 71,846 miles
  • 2021 – 71,068 miles
  • 2020 – 69,844 miles
  • 2019 – 69,356 miles
  • 2018 – 67,421 miles
  • 2017 – 63,544 miles
  • 2016 – 55,329 miles
  • 2015 – 51,077 miles
  • 2014 – 48,963 miles
  • 2013 – 39,354 miles
  • 2012 – 32,364 miles
  • 2011 – 26,965 miles
  • 2010 – 20,422 miles
  • 2009 – 16,061 miles
  • 2008 – 13,196 miles
  • 2007 – 10,002 miles
  • 2006 – 7,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,936 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,936 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    940627432003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,464 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    449319002325
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,369 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    222447884670
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    849372743986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail72,797 miles (+951)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    164494889823
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    774297453633
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail71,846 miles (+778)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    944955733984
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    441603791722
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (limit is 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail71,068 miles (+1,224)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    584779908751
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (limit is 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    952850067071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,843 miles (+487)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    614791448163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,356 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,356 miles
    Test number
    506001631545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,421 miles (+3,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    933444457252
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,544 miles (+8,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    982906559661
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working

  15. Pass55,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    848811428840
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail55,329 miles (+4,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    418954769917
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass51,077 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    763299983444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,963 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    219530614384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,960 miles (+476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    189079804369
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail48,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    559835454200
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass48,484 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    976675954288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,354 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,354 miles
    Test number
    947513263231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,364 miles
    Test number
    346788052476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  24. Fail32,364 miles (+5,399)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,364 miles
    Test number
    446547152266
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  25. Pass26,965 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,965 miles
    Test number
    905741971296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,422 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,422 miles
    Test number
    154521270294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,061 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,061 miles
    Test number
    374414069202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,196 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,196 miles
    Test number
    104441168212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,002 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,002 miles
    Test number
    320487867285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,814 miles
    Test number
    702798666276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VRN

Does LR53 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VRN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VRN?
The MOT on LR53 VRN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VRN done?
LR53 VRN was recorded at 76,936 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has LR53 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VRN has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 VRN 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 LR53 VRN find?
LR53 VRN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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