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DA53 TXH

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,772 mi
Last recorded97,772 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides rear (1.3.1 (c))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle in various places

Fail 13 Jan 2026 97,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides rear (1.3.1 (c))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle in various places

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,311 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both rear (1.3.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,322 miles

Both sides rear under sills have surface corrosion on

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear transfer box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from near side rear drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,463 miles

Centre section of exhaust is corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides rear (1.3.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear hose side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 86,113 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,910 miles

All tyres are starting to crack on tread and side walls

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakepipe on end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,786 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,470 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,023 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 TXH 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 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 TXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 TXH registered?

DA53 TXH is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is DA53 TXH safe to buy?

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