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DA03 XZF

2003 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XZF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 106,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 106,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 94,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 94,674 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,010 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))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,009 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70 r16 100h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat base movement

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive our seal to propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

steering rack bushes deteriorated and allowing movement

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,480 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2019 45,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 43,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,226 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe/backbox joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,802 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 30,584 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall wearing thin

Pass 20 May 2010 27,079 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2009 24,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,426 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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DA03 XZF is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA03 XZF, 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 DA03 XZF registered?

DA03 XZF is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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