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Toyota RAV4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T438 JLBMOT history

T438 JLB is a black petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,345 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 JLB was last recorded at 107,345 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2011: 42,243 miles, lower than 81,869 miles on 19 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,163 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,182 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,345 miles
  • 2024 – 104,163 miles
  • 2023 – 101,521 miles
  • 2022 – 99,120 miles
  • 2021 – 97,101 miles
  • 2020 – 96,784 miles
  • 2019 – 95,455 miles
  • 2018 – 94,469 miles
  • 2017 – 93,169 miles
  • 2016 – 91,948 miles
  • 2015 – 90,316 miles
  • 2014 – 88,900 miles
  • 2013 – 87,696 miles
  • 2012 – 86,391 miles
  • 2011 – 42,243 miles
  • 2010 – 81,869 miles
  • 2009 – 79,238 miles
  • 2008 – 71,896 miles
  • 2007 – 64,466 miles
  • 2006 – 57,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,345 miles (+3,182)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,345 miles
    Test number
    950250569980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,163 miles (+2,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,163 miles
    Test number
    563263166682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass101,521 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    695058060177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,120 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    339260442421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,101 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    620094935615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,784 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    557049135922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,455 miles (+986)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    860764601714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,469 miles (+1,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,469 miles
    Test number
    652862219050
    • AdvisoryO/s/f sub frame rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Pass93,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    255390561343
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s c/v gaiters perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake hose has some perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome dampness to n/s/r shock absorber

  10. Fail93,169 miles (+1,221)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    467483256612
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to inner braiding (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s c/v gaiters perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake hose has some perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome dampness to n/s/r shock absorber

  11. Pass91,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    478641936266
    • AdvisoryN/sf c/v gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryTyre worn on outer edges

  12. Fail91,948 miles (+1,632)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    888023180086
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryN/sf c/v gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryTyre worn on outer edges

  13. Pass90,316 miles (+1,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,316 miles
    Test number
    689000845147
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing oddly

  14. Pass88,900 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    679739834147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,696 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    959144533188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,391 miles (+44,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    208534242493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,243 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    209370741104
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass42,243 miles (-39,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    299120941164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,869 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    520799330161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    244751949151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail79,238 miles (+7,342)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    364301349120
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass71,896 miles (+7,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    590807038112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass64,466 miles (+6,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    110797237184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    264549036191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,933 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    932399336175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T438 JLB

Does T438 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 JLB is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T438 JLB?
The MOT on T438 JLB is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 JLB done?
T438 JLB was recorded at 107,345 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has T438 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 JLB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T438 JLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T438 JLB find?
T438 JLB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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