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AO03 VPJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,174 mi
Last recorded174,174 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 174,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2024 167,818 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 159,729 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 159,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 157,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 156,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 156,556 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 156,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 153,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 153,400 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 149,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 147,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 143,066 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 140,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 135,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,230 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 65,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,463 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AO03 VPJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 78,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 VPJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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