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CK53 LZT

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,476 mi
Last recorded78,476 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LZT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable shaft in gearbox has wear (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 75,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,978 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,111 miles

Underneath under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 54,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join centre pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,497 miles

Exhaust blowing on rear section flange

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,645 miles

Rear brakes poor

Fail 20 Mar 2020 52,645 miles

Rear brakes poor

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,126 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,124 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in treads

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside lens condition poor

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perishing in treads

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads

Offside lens in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,255 miles

Front and Rear tyres are cracking

High level stop light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2014 32,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front and Rear tyres are cracking

High level stop light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,296 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,001 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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CK53 LZT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LZT, 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 CK53 LZT registered?

CK53 LZT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is CK53 LZT safe to buy?

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