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Toyota RAV4

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

MER 15MOT history

MER 15 is a silver petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MER 15 silver Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,171 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MER 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MER 15 was last recorded at 97,171 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,386 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
785 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,171 miles
  • 2024 – 96,386 miles
  • 2023 – 95,763 miles
  • 2022 – 94,494 miles
  • 2021 – 92,951 miles
  • 2020 – 91,315 miles
  • 2019 – 90,148 miles
  • 2018 – 88,763 miles
  • 2017 – 87,299 miles
  • 2016 – 84,708 miles
  • 2015 – 80,590 miles
  • 2014 – 77,234 miles
  • 2013 – 73,480 miles
  • 2012 – 69,187 miles
  • 2011 – 64,892 miles
  • 2010 – 61,941 miles
  • 2009 – 60,588 miles
  • 2008 – 56,896 miles
  • 2007 – 54,479 miles
  • 2006 – 46,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Advise EML light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 215/70/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,171 miles (+785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    498585919459
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass96,386 miles (+623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    173141884753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,763 miles (+1,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,763 miles
    Test number
    439133626074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,494 miles (+1,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,494 miles
    Test number
    514053225915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    723115944608
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail92,951 miles (+1,636)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    550883234981
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    458512461361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail91,313 miles (+1,165)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    135928128074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade becoming smeary
  9. Pass90,148 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    774740570296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,763 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    129020849423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,299 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,299 miles
    Test number
    813603979350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,708 miles (+4,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,708 miles
    Test number
    170831676081
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
  13. Pass80,590 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    801770504929
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
  14. Pass77,234 miles (+3,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,234 miles
    Test number
    937361804342
    • NoteAdvise EML light on
  15. Pass73,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    338548993475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,480 miles (+4,293)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    357498693215
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass69,187 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    659680492290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,892 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    878886201310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,941 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    343839990275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,588 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,588 miles
    Test number
    663164519384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    613017419066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    253627319055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,896 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    690195068062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,479 miles (+8,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    441711287041
    • NoteExhaust damaged
  25. Pass46,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    281801196077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MER 15

What vehicle is registration MER 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MER 15 on a silver petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 10 May 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MER 15 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MER 15 is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MER 15?
The MOT on MER 15 is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MER 15 done?
MER 15 was recorded at 97,171 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has MER 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MER 15 has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on MER 15 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 MER 15 find?
MER 15 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, and 2 more.

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