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BF53 LOD

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,615 mi
Last recorded70,615 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LOD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,902 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,541 miles

o/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,558 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroced

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,306 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,986 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,012 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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BF53 LOD is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BF53 LOD, 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 BF53 LOD registered?

BF53 LOD is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 LOD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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