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B17 SMB

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,016 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 95,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,031 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,842 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight Oil Leak

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight Oil Leak

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,945 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,144 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,325 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,291 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,968 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,827 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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B17 SMB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 B17 SMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B17 SMB registered?

B17 SMB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is B17 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 SMB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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