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DA53 OAJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OAJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,656 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 81,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 81,201 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,135 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 30,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,754 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 25,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,558 miles

oil filter rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2014 23,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,047 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 OAJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

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

Is DA53 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 OAJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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