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CE53 MDV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,419 mi
Last recorded131,419 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MDV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 131,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 129,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 90,014 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 90,014 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,562 miles

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,150 miles

all wheel rims corroded at tyre valve location

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,936 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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CE53 MDV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CE53 MDV, 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 CE53 MDV registered?

CE53 MDV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is CE53 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 MDV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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