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CU53 MVL

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,764 mi
Last recorded152,764 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MVL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 152,764 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 152,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,919 miles

Front screen wash jets weak

Nearside rear tyre outer tread edge cracking

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,435 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 149,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 146,929 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,527 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,845 miles

*** Radiator leaking ***

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 138,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Both front headlamps hazy

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,642 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 120,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,630 miles

*** nearside front tyre worn outer edge ***

both front headlamps hazey

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and offshape

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,630 miles

*** nearside front tyre worn outer edge ***

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps hazey

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and offshape

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,168 miles

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,147 miles

***strong advise*** rear brake pads worn

eml on

nearside front side light dim

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,688 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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CU53 MVL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU53 MVL, 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 CU53 MVL registered?

CU53 MVL is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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