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Toyota RAV-4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V53 NMVMOT history

V53 NMV is a black petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 22 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 220,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

V53 NMV black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
220,775 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 NMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 NMV was last recorded at 220,775 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 14,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,601 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,174 miles
Average per year
8,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,775 miles
  • 2024 – 206,601 miles
  • 2023 – 193,719 miles
  • 2022 – 177,402 miles
  • 2021 – 162,136 miles
  • 2020 – 143,682 miles
  • 2019 – 124,957 miles
  • 2018 – 109,545 miles
  • 2017 – 94,881 miles
  • 2016 – 86,372 miles
  • 2015 – 76,034 miles
  • 2014 – 67,978 miles
  • 2013 – 66,531 miles
  • 2012 – 64,508 miles
  • 2011 – 62,941 miles
  • 2010 – 61,385 miles
  • 2009 – 59,496 miles
  • 2008 – 55,580 miles
  • 2007 – 51,401 miles
  • 2006 – 47,152 miles
  • 2005 – 41,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,775 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,775 miles (+14,174)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    220,775 miles
    Test number
    753865396130
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass206,601 miles (+12,882)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    206,601 miles
    Test number
    786307918652
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Sides (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass193,719 miles (+16,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,719 miles
    Test number
    955898848923
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,402 miles (+362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,402 miles
    Test number
    345484436467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail177,040 miles (+14,904)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,040 miles
    Test number
    864366757943
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass162,136 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,136 miles
    Test number
    783847491247
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded

  7. Fail162,136 miles (+18,454)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,136 miles
    Test number
    991662639971
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded

  8. Pass143,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,682 miles
    Test number
    506939596130
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corrosion

  9. Fail143,682 miles (+180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,682 miles
    Test number
    666602712985
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corrosion

  10. Fail143,502 miles (+18,545)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,502 miles
    Test number
    632613909764
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    624742185209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail124,957 miles (+15,412)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    569042595599
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass109,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,545 miles
    Test number
    635274924808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,545 miles (+14,664)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,545 miles
    Test number
    182853381638
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass94,881 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    977645407326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,372 miles (+10,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,372 miles
    Test number
    515837112742
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass76,034 miles (+148)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    498927795026
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBoth inner sills corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge tread area

  18. Fail75,886 miles (+7,908)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    935673795075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBoth inner sills corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension corroded

  19. Pass67,978 miles (+1,447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    347147194033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,531 miles (+2,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    506044613131
    • NoteO/s/r spring stop loose

  21. Pass64,508 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    468025702174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,941 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    999813521197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,385 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    734871330152
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight play in n/side front wheel bearing

  24. Fail61,385 miles (+1,889)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    812711430124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight play in n/side front wheel bearing

  25. Pass59,496 miles (+3,916)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,496 miles
    Test number
    482780229336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWiper blades split.

  26. Pass55,580 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,580 miles
    Test number
    404711018336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,401 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    400146017375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,152 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,152 miles
    Test number
    760144226352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    150468425393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 NMV

Does V53 NMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 NMV is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V53 NMV?
The MOT on V53 NMV is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 NMV done?
V53 NMV was recorded at 220,775 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 8,977 miles a year.
Has V53 NMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 NMV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V53 NMV 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 V53 NMV find?
V53 NMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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