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CX03 LJE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LJE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,753 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,899 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,582 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 66,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,655 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,644 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to both flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 61,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,470 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,754 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing low, especially on outer edges

both rear tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,342 miles

front brake discs are deteriated

front brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion evident

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,844 miles

all 4 brake discs are deteriated

front brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,252 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 36,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

light corrotion under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 9,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,701 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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CX03 LJE 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 CX03 LJE, 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 CX03 LJE registered?

CX03 LJE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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