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AU03 XVF

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2025 100,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & nearside rear - coil spring prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to windscreen

engine/pulley noise

oil residue engine/transmission area's

Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & nearside rear - coil spring prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip to windscreen

engine/pulley noise

oil residue engine/transmission area's

Driver's seat insecure both front securing bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 86,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 May 2023 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2023 86,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed on roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed on roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around rear mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, ADVANCED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 85,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern lens fogged up (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc splash shield worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,915 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lip on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded both front and rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc splash shield deteriorated

Offside Front seat belt buckle temperamental on operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil evidence of shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion around suspension components and also vehicle dirty underneath hard to inspect

Fail 5 Mar 2022 79,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lip on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded both front and rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt buckle temperamental on operation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil evidence of shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion around suspension components and also vehicle dirty underneath hard to inspect

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,159 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,506 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,504 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,174 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,531 miles

Unable to test passenger rear seat belt due to child seat fitment

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,986 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,594 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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AU03 XVF is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU03 XVF, 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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AU03 XVF is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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