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DA53 DYN

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,029 mi
Last recorded30,029 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DYN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 30,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 26,791 miles

Both rear shockers upper and lower bushes deteriorated

Tow ball not fitted time of test

Underbody undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2023 26,468 miles

Tow ball not fitted time of test

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,217 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,030 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,632 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,133 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underbody and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,519 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underbody and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2018 24,519 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

underbody and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,911 miles

suspension components rusting

suspension springs rusting

underbody rusting

Fail 4 Oct 2017 23,911 miles

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

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

suspension components rusting

suspension springs rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,652 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to show wear

front brake pads may be getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,889 miles

both rear tyres cracking up slightly.

front inner brake pads may be getting low.

slight wear in steering rack bushes.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both windscreen wiper blades getting slightly worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,295 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 10,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,787 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,180 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 DYN is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DYN, 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 DYN registered?

DA53 DYN is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is DA53 DYN safe to buy?

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