
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass85,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 85,825 miles
- Test number
- 351032268390
- AdvisoryUnderside very rusty but intact
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
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))
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
Pass76,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 76,114 miles
- Test number
- 591011623921
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass54,183 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,183 miles
- Test number
- 687417824227
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass42,776 miles (+7,007)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,776 miles
- Test number
- 976075031297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,769 miles (+7,027)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,769 miles
- Test number
- 274519930215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,742 miles (+7,324)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,742 miles
- Test number
- 342850449403
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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