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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 RLUMOT history

LS51 RLU is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

LS51 RLU black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
101,421 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RLU was last recorded at 101,421 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2014: 49,845 miles, lower than 62,379 miles on 28 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,421 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,421 miles
  • 2022 – 99,859 miles
  • 2021 – 97,866 miles
  • 2020 – 93,034 miles
  • 2019 – 90,586 miles
  • 2018 – 88,862 miles
  • 2017 – 87,119 miles
  • 2016 – 82,099 miles
  • 2014 – 70,801 miles
  • 2013 – 62,379 miles
  • 2012 – 55,444 miles
  • 2010 – 36,401 miles
  • 2009 – 33,107 miles
  • 2008 – 29,806 miles
  • 2007 – 26,329 miles
  • 2006 – 22,505 miles
  • 2005 – 17,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,421 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both headlamps dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust system joinings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • General corrosion front and rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,421 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    395339396398
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail101,421 miles (+1,562)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    332848465249
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,859 miles (+1,993)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,859 miles
    Test number
    577014843843
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass97,866 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    425115510828
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded weak

  5. Fail97,799 miles (+4,765)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    257916894478
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded weak

  6. Pass93,034 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    197009901260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,586 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    298636977409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,066 miles (+1,204)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    812240354205
    • DangerousRear exhaust box joint flange badly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps lens dull light intensity redusced (strong advice)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front +rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear +nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass88,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    270040080830
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps dull
    • AdvisoryExhaust system joinings corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Fail88,862 miles (+1,743)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    799775679682
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps dull
    • AdvisoryExhaust system joinings corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Pass87,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    922742790499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joining corroded

  12. Fail87,119 miles (+5,020)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    237885607956
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joining corroded

  13. Pass82,099 miles (+11,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    324047847410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass70,801 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    638658114341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteRear exhaust flange deteriorated

  15. Fail49,845 miles (-12,534)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    675728714395
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEML ON
    • NoteRear exhaust flange deteriorated

  16. Pass62,379 miles (+6,935)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,379 miles
    Test number
    819212933387
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteRear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

  17. Pass55,444 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    327123152347
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r
    • NoteEml on!

  18. Fail55,444 miles (+11,422)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    429423952466
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r
    • NoteEml on!

  19. Pass44,022 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    925156312066
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  20. Fail44,022 miles (+7,621)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    338374812089
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  21. Pass36,401 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,401 miles
    Test number
    971766830346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,107 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,107 miles
    Test number
    280342429352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    560984828363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,806 miles (+3,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    503564828335
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  25. Pass26,329 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,329 miles
    Test number
    141636817388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,505 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    422247916483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    372812215379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RLU

Does LS51 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RLU expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RLU?
The MOT on LS51 RLU expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RLU done?
LS51 RLU was recorded at 101,421 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 4,730 miles a year.
Has LS51 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RLU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 RLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 RLU find?
LS51 RLU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded.

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