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BN53 KZJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KZJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,295 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,267 miles

Slight damage to o/s front bumper

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,713 miles

slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,471 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,435 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,896 miles

rear inner brake pads starting to wear

Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear inner brake pads starting to wear

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,334 miles

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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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BN53 KZJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BN53 KZJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 KZJ?

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What year was BN53 KZJ registered?

BN53 KZJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BN53 KZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 KZJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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