Toyota RAV4
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
P73 MDAMOT history
P73 MDA is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 17 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 110,639 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P73 MDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 17 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P73 MDA was last recorded at 110,639 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,129 miles · 9 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 510 miles
- Average per year
- 3,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,639 miles
- 2025 – 110,077 miles
- 2024 – 108,652 miles
- 2023 – 106,448 miles
- 2022 – 103,294 miles
- 2021 – 98,956 miles
- 2020 – 94,728 miles
- 2019 – 90,054 miles
- 2018 – 87,639 miles
- 2017 – 85,471 miles
- 2016 – 82,493 miles
- 2015 – 80,546 miles
- 2014 – 78,253 miles
- 2013 – 75,081 miles
- 2012 – 72,192 miles
- 2011 – 67,209 miles
- 2010 – 63,017 miles
- 2009 – 56,939 miles
- 2008 – 51,849 miles
- 2007 – 51,785 miles
- 2006 – 39,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,639 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s/r closer panel corroded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Corrosion to underside and suspension components
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,639 miles (+510)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 110,639 miles
- Test number
- 298586582708
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r closer panel corroded.
Pass110,129 miles (+52)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 110,129 miles
- Test number
- 878926497608
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,077 miles (+1,425)5 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,077 miles
- Test number
- 382379086086
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass108,652 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 108,652 miles
- Test number
- 589260896582
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
Fail108,637 miles (+2,189)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,637 miles
- Test number
- 731081951133
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
Pass106,448 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 106,448 miles
- Test number
- 144485361703
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
Fail106,412 miles (+3,118)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,412 miles
- Test number
- 774398979515
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
Pass103,294 miles (+97)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 103,294 miles
- Test number
- 988935171995
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension and other components
Fail103,197 miles (+4,241)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,197 miles
- Test number
- 694005039725
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension and other components
Pass98,956 miles (+4,228)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,956 miles
- Test number
- 196118007177
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
Pass94,728 miles (+4,674)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,728 miles
- Test number
- 771213045507
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
Pass90,054 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,054 miles
- Test number
- 620370205171
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop rubber adrift
- AdvisoryExhaust system fouling rear axle
Fail90,054 miles (+2,415)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,054 miles
- Test number
- 983315664476
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop rubber adrift
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system fouling rear axle
Pass87,639 miles (+2,168)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 87,639 miles
- Test number
- 375395571205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryExhaust system vibrating on rear frame
Pass85,471 miles (+2,978)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,471 miles
- Test number
- 267381690639
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi hoses slightly perished (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust knocking on subframe
Pass82,493 miles (+1,947)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,493 miles
- Test number
- 194682817996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,546 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 80,546 miles
- Test number
- 267106375054
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass78,253 miles (+3,172)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 78,253 miles
- Test number
- 688820804190
- NoteO/s/r tyre out of shape and cracking badly
Pass75,081 miles (+2,889)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,081 miles
- Test number
- 627954693012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,192 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 72,192 miles
- Test number
- 217708612448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,209 miles (+4,192)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 67,209 miles
- Test number
- 967011111171
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass63,017 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 63,017 miles
- Test number
- 182736710177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 56,939 miles
- Test number
- 380518609196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,939 miles (+5,090)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,939 miles
- Test number
- 152297809175
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass51,849 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 51,849 miles
- Test number
- 480269818194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,785 miles (+12,438)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 51,785 miles
- Test number
- 553164897086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,347 miles
- Test number
- 280920516409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P73 MDA
- Does P73 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 MDA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P73 MDA?
- The MOT on P73 MDA is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P73 MDA done?
- P73 MDA was recorded at 110,639 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,497 miles a year.
- Has P73 MDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P73 MDA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on P73 MDA 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 P73 MDA find?
- P73 MDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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