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D15 DML

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 DML
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,891 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,891 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,753 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,332 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,846 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 99,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,600 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,207 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 83,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2014 81,151 miles

235/60/R16/100H. Fronts 2.3. Rears 3MM.

Brake pads 80% worn, advise replacement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 May 2013 73,355 miles

235/60/R16/100H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

Front pads 70% worn.

Rear pads 60% worn.

Pass 11 May 2012 63,719 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 53,180 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,375 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 20,583 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D15 DML is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D15 DML, 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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D15 DML is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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