Toyota RAV4
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,231 cc
S7 MELMOT history
S7 MEL is a silver diesel Toyota RAV4 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 74,396 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S7 MEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,231 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S7 MEL was last recorded at 74,396 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,363 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 3,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,396 miles
- 2024 – 72,181 miles
- 2023 – 69,698 miles
- 2022 – 66,850 miles
- 2021 – 64,690 miles
- 2020 – 62,229 miles
- 2019 – 61,587 miles
- 2018 – 57,590 miles
- 2017 – 51,632 miles
- 2016 – 45,774 miles
- 2015 – 41,465 miles
- 2014 – 35,643 miles
- 2013 – 28,673 miles
- 2012 – 22,843 miles
- 2011 – 18,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,396 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,396 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 74,396 miles
- Test number
- 247044512304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,363 miles (+2,182)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,363 miles
- Test number
- 495658882001
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass72,181 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 72,181 miles
- Test number
- 274157891459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,698 miles (+2,848)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 69,698 miles
- Test number
- 978816870406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,850 miles (+6)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,850 miles
- Test number
- 882672289626
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play center bearing, rubber surround worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler / breather pipes corroded
Fail66,844 miles (+2,154)4 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,844 miles
- Test number
- 881908490616
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play center bearing, rubber surround worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler / breather pipes corroded
Pass64,690 miles (+2,461)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 64,690 miles
- Test number
- 660613519070
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills, rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,229 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,229 miles
- Test number
- 668105141088
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail62,225 miles (+638)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,225 miles
- Test number
- 282262297970
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,587 miles (+3,997)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,587 miles
- Test number
- 960069658227
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,590 miles (+5,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 57,590 miles
- Test number
- 884163315487
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Pass51,632 miles (+5,858)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 51,632 miles
- Test number
- 477579878738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass45,774 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,774 miles
- Test number
- 244737333387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,465 miles (+5,822)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 41,465 miles
- Test number
- 838924935155
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r brakedisc
Pass35,643 miles (+6,970)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,643 miles
- Test number
- 237768824441
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear road springs corroded but not deemed excessive
Pass28,673 miles (+5,830)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 28,673 miles
- Test number
- 409796033111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,843 miles (+4,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,843 miles
- Test number
- 599816232153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,202 miles
- Test number
- 867846131109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,202 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,202 miles
- Test number
- 557933631172
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Questions about S7 MEL
- Does S7 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 MEL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S7 MEL?
- The MOT on S7 MEL is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S7 MEL done?
- S7 MEL was recorded at 74,396 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,863 miles a year.
- Has S7 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S7 MEL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S7 MEL 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 S7 MEL find?
- S7 MEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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