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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LS53 VFXMOT history

LS53 VFX is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LS53 VFX black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,664 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VFX was last recorded at 131,664 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,733 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,664 miles
  • 2025 – 129,733 miles
  • 2024 – 128,675 miles
  • 2023 – 126,351 miles
  • 2022 – 122,636 miles
  • 2021 – 118,765 miles
  • 2020 – 118,058 miles
  • 2019 – 106,209 miles
  • 2018 – 97,623 miles
  • 2017 – 93,753 miles
  • 2016 – 89,963 miles
  • 2015 – 86,995 miles
  • 2014 – 83,033 miles
  • 2013 – 79,550 miles
  • 2012 – 75,825 miles
  • 2011 – 66,649 miles
  • 2010 – 55,432 miles
  • 2009 – 45,026 miles
  • 2008 – 34,671 miles
  • 2007 – 29,081 miles
  • 2006 – 19,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,664 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,664 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    626360439320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,733 miles (+1,058)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,733 miles
    Test number
    221478725510
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,675 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    581169707376
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,675 miles (+2,324)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    281970133624
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,351 miles (+1,000)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    552379738265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,351 miles (+2,715)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    889375834575
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,636 miles (+3,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,636 miles
    Test number
    248106326075
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass118,765 miles (+707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    896856627720
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass118,058 miles (+11,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,058 miles
    Test number
    373964696070
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass106,209 miles (+8,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    435185260253
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass97,623 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    292941096763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,753 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    277100578861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail93,752 miles (+3,789)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,752 miles
    Test number
    649181325205
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished, wearing on inner edge and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass89,963 miles (+2,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    564744512093
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.

  15. Pass86,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    676375175096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,995 miles (+3,962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    647975175058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

  17. Pass83,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,033 miles
    Test number
    187542974429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,033 miles (+3,483)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,033 miles
    Test number
    927032874011
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBorderline corrosion to nearside rear steel brake pipe

  19. Pass79,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    916730583086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,547 miles (+3,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    568180483049
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass75,825 miles (+9,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    165279082424
    • NoteO/S Rear seat belt slightly twisted

  22. Pass66,649 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    296240891175
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and has a nail in it.

  23. Fail66,649 miles (+11,217)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    476290791113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and has a nail in it.

  24. Pass55,432 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    500830690180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,026 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,026 miles
    Test number
    791842099171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,671 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    200788198463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    122477507265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,081 miles (+10,081)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    504547107230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass19,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,000 miles
    Test number
    630902676102
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Questions about LS53 VFX

Does LS53 VFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VFX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VFX?
The MOT on LS53 VFX is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VFX done?
LS53 VFX was recorded at 131,664 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has LS53 VFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VFX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 VFX 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 LS53 VFX find?
LS53 VFX passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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