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BF53 LVB

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,005 mi
Last recorded81,005 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,449 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 38,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,822 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyres on 3mm and starting to crack in between the tread

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,177 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 LVB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

BF53 LVB is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BF53 LVB safe to buy?

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