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CK53 DXM

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,211 mi
Last recorded142,211 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DXM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,211 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside including struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank support straps corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis near subframe and coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 142,182 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside including struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank support straps corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis near subframe and coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system to back box poorly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,519 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be on limit difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bushes perished no excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,937 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 103,937 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,538 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber's, Lower Mounting Bush Deteriorated

Drivers Sun Visor Worn On Swing Pivot But Staying Out Of Drivers View

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush Deteriorated

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,220 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,044 miles

Nearside 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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CK53 DXM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK53 DXM, 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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CK53 DXM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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