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Toyota RAV-4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR53 VSYMOT history

LR53 VSY is a blue diesel Toyota RAV-4 first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LR53 VSY blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,173 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VSY was last recorded at 97,173 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,165 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,173 miles
  • 2025 – 96,694 miles
  • 2024 – 95,720 miles
  • 2023 – 94,839 miles
  • 2021 – 89,510 miles
  • 2020 – 84,026 miles
  • 2019 – 78,968 miles
  • 2018 – 65,710 miles
  • 2017 – 60,719 miles
  • 2016 – 58,460 miles
  • 2015 – 53,925 miles
  • 2014 – 49,565 miles
  • 2013 – 44,879 miles
  • 2012 – 39,290 miles
  • 2011 – 32,663 miles
  • 2010 – 27,488 miles
  • 2009 – 21,798 miles
  • 2008 – 15,881 miles
  • 2007 – 12,364 miles
  • 2006 – 9,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,173 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,173 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    236490608749
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail97,165 miles (+471)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    999172539666
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,694 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    519202740998
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail96,677 miles (+957)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    793346264846
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass95,720 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    470473306183
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
    • AdvisoryOil leak leak from engine

  6. Fail95,715 miles (+876)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,715 miles
    Test number
    188711726913
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides the head lights are faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
    • AdvisoryOil leak leak from engine

  7. Pass94,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    724481928702
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,839 miles (+5,329)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    802584316403
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,510 miles (+5,484)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    712671395513
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,026 miles (+5,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    502502800910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,968 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    112981196787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail78,968 miles (+13,258)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    334182888562
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass65,710 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    563546521490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,719 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    654244281541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,460 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    462431318277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,925 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    629100809605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge feathered (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,565 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    797860094231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,879 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    778791993286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,290 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    146113792268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,663 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,663 miles
    Test number
    787820381202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,488 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,488 miles
    Test number
    711178780235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,798 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,798 miles
    Test number
    774398279237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,724 miles (+5,843)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,724 miles
    Test number
    272125779211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,881 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,881 miles
    Test number
    274321698266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,364 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,364 miles
    Test number
    841342697259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,409 miles
    Test number
    771095366273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VSY

Does LR53 VSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VSY is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VSY?
The MOT on LR53 VSY is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VSY done?
LR53 VSY was recorded at 97,173 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has LR53 VSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VSY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 VSY 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 VSY find?
LR53 VSY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded all; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join.

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