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BK03 XXD

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XXD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 141,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 138,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 133,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,159 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 120,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,200 miles

Rear to centre exhaust flange joint is corroded slightly

Pass 22 May 2019 111,323 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 107,576 miles

Rear Centre and rear exhaust flange joint is corroded and has a slight leak but not considered exessive

Fail 22 May 2018 107,576 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking up on outer sidewall

Rear Centre and rear exhaust flange joint is corroded and has a slight leak but not considered exessive

Pass 24 May 2017 103,606 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 103,606 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking up on sidewalls and tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking up on sidewalls and tread

Fail 12 May 2016 99,186 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking up on sidewalls and tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking up on sidewalls and tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 84,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 83,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,149 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,007 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 56,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,829 miles

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

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

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

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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BK03 XXD is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK03 XXD, 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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What year was BK03 XXD registered?

BK03 XXD is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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