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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LS54 LHLMOT history

LS54 LHL is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LS54 LHL black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,571 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 LHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 LHL was last recorded at 100,571 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,532 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,571 miles
  • 2025 – 98,764 miles
  • 2024 – 97,096 miles
  • 2023 – 92,266 miles
  • 2022 – 87,040 miles
  • 2021 – 85,270 miles
  • 2020 – 83,587 miles
  • 2019 – 79,172 miles
  • 2018 – 75,059 miles
  • 2017 – 71,408 miles
  • 2016 – 68,098 miles
  • 2015 – 62,815 miles
  • 2014 – 52,986 miles
  • 2013 – 48,518 miles
  • 2012 – 43,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside rear & offside rear - lower shock absorber bushes are perishing

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlights weathered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,571 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    311217890569
    • AdvisoryNearside rear & offside rear - lower shock absorber bushes are perishing

  2. Fail100,532 miles (+1,768)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    547028310158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pins not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear lower shock bushes perishing

  3. Pass98,764 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    845997158651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights weathered

  4. Fail98,667 miles (+1,571)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    410163686380
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights weathered

  5. Pass97,096 miles (+4,830)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,096 miles
    Test number
    309958367242
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear shock bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass92,266 miles (+5,226)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    897125324320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel

  7. Pass87,040 miles (+1,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    442435013693
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high, Appears it requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes perishing slightly (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass85,270 miles (+1,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    403752287750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,587 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    180098649252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,172 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    270555538653
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel

  11. Pass75,059 miles (+3,651)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    425887909222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit & dust cover is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor area's are corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  12. Pass71,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    167632403343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail71,408 miles (+3,310)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    659583735393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass68,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    413563974769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail68,098 miles (+5,283)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    971326587503
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass62,815 miles (+9,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    678655535138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,986 miles (+94)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,986 miles
    Test number
    627693434121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing on edges.

  18. Fail52,892 miles (+4,374)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    485848624102
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing on edges.

  19. Pass48,518 miles (+192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    235493133432
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing low on edges.

  20. Fail48,326 miles (+4,436)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,326 miles
    Test number
    777546113168
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass43,890 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    295013222457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front and rear brake discs,not affecting performance.
    • NoteTow bar tester indicating fault on operation of rear trailer fog light.

Questions about LS54 LHL

Does LS54 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 LHL is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 LHL?
The MOT on LS54 LHL is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 LHL done?
LS54 LHL was recorded at 100,571 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has LS54 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 LHL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 LHL 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 LS54 LHL find?
LS54 LHL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear & offside rear - lower shock absorber bushes are perishing.

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