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DA53 DXZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,553 mi
Last recorded133,553 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DXZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 133,553 miles

nearside tyre worn inner edge

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to both floors and rear chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,689 miles

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

towbar heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 116,570 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 111,665 miles

Both sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,601 miles

exhaust condition

Fail 24 Jun 2015 102,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust condition

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,196 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 78,196 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked.

The front number plate has a broken fixing screw, but is still secure.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 43,687 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 43,687 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,090 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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DA53 DXZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA53 DXZ, 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 DA53 DXZ registered?

DA53 DXZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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