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Toyota RAV4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LR53 VTYMOT history

LR53 VTY is a silver petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 26 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

LR53 VTY silver Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2026
Mileage
159,150 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VTY was last recorded at 159,150 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 10,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,827 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,323 miles
Average per year
7,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,150 miles
  • 2024 – 148,827 miles
  • 2023 – 138,552 miles
  • 2022 – 129,548 miles
  • 2021 – 119,647 miles
  • 2020 – 112,642 miles
  • 2019 – 102,527 miles
  • 2018 – 93,116 miles
  • 2017 – 80,151 miles
  • 2016 – 64,711 miles
  • 2015 – 62,437 miles
  • 2014 – 59,313 miles
  • 2013 – 55,652 miles
  • 2012 – 51,472 miles
  • 2011 – 47,704 miles
  • 2010 – 43,666 miles
  • 2009 – 39,131 miles
  • 2008 – 35,388 miles
  • 2007 – 30,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,150 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,150 miles (+10,323)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,150 miles
    Test number
    258494177636
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass148,827 miles (+10,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,827 miles
    Test number
    920164976293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Pass138,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    847945671281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail138,552 miles (+9,004)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    661054987422
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass129,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,548 miles
    Test number
    712013421818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,548 miles (+9,901)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,548 miles
    Test number
    987314989578
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass119,647 miles (+7,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,647 miles
    Test number
    172262850054
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  8. Pass112,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,642 miles
    Test number
    804088752154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail112,642 miles (+10,115)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,642 miles
    Test number
    559012008983
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass102,527 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    632819016619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,522 miles (+9,406)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    935707336841
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass93,116 miles (+12,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    345140432958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass80,151 miles (+15,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    188784979854
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded around rear joint area
  14. Pass64,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    422068728355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,711 miles (+2,274)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    377229317456
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass62,437 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    218368435130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,313 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    515644234189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,652 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    335558923173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,472 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,472 miles
    Test number
    896468632161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,704 miles (+4,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    876349031186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass43,666 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    391607030104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,131 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    754181539126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,388 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,388 miles
    Test number
    290064148149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,881 miles
    Test number
    992216347186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VTY

Does LR53 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VTY expired on 22 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VTY?
The MOT on LR53 VTY expired on 22 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VTY done?
LR53 VTY was recorded at 159,150 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 7,231 miles a year.
Has LR53 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VTY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 VTY 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 VTY find?
LR53 VTY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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