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AU53 VFL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,187 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filler neck pipes excessively corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Due to broken and insecure rear exhaust section (8.2.2.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal nearing limit of reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 141,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 135,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 135,034 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,083 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,675 miles

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes where they join the rear flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,647 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

Rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,748 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,627 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,244 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,349 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,294 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,546 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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AU53 VFL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU53 VFL, 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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AU53 VFL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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