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Toyota RAV4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LX53 UMLMOT history

LX53 UML is a blue petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

LX53 UML blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2022
Mileage
91,328 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 UML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 UML was last recorded at 91,328 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 2,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,754 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,574 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,328 miles
  • 2021 – 88,754 miles
  • 2020 – 85,825 miles
  • 2019 – 81,856 miles
  • 2018 – 79,941 miles
  • 2017 – 76,114 miles
  • 2016 – 70,013 miles
  • 2015 – 62,056 miles
  • 2014 – 54,183 miles
  • 2013 – 50,397 miles
  • 2012 – 47,488 miles
  • 2011 – 42,776 miles
  • 2010 – 35,769 miles
  • 2009 – 28,742 miles
  • 2008 – 21,418 miles
  • 2007 – 16,250 miles
  • 2006 – 11,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,328 miles
  • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail91,328 miles (+2,574)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    216913498423
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass88,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    376673733601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail88,754 miles (+2,929)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    910992227575
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass85,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    351032268390
    • AdvisoryUnderside very rusty but intact
  5. Fail85,825 miles (+3,969)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    247673825068
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside very rusty but intact
  6. Pass81,856 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,856 miles
    Test number
    590349450564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,941 miles (+3,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    350912063698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both side bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe joint corroded
  8. Pass76,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    591011623921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,114 miles (+6,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    803667192158
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  10. Pass70,013 miles (+7,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    180003182124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  11. Pass62,056 miles (+7,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    101489308976
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass54,183 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    687417824227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,397 miles (+2,909)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    535332343230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split
  14. Pass47,488 miles (+4,712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    749007332216
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriating
    • NoteRear vwiper blade split
  15. Pass42,776 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    976075031297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,769 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,769 miles
    Test number
    274519930215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,742 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,742 miles
    Test number
    342850449403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,418 miles (+5,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,418 miles
    Test number
    861666448274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass16,250 miles (+4,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,250 miles
    Test number
    364951247461
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass11,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,893 miles
    Test number
    791631046214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 UML

Does LX53 UML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 UML expired on 1 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 UML?
The MOT on LX53 UML expired on 1 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 UML done?
LX53 UML was recorded at 91,328 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has LX53 UML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 UML has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 UML 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 LX53 UML find?
LX53 UML failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; headlamp lens seriously defective both, and 2 more.

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