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DF03 GKJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 GKJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 110,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 102,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall - 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 102,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall - 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox - centre join - both sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/70/16

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/ system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,207 miles

exh corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,964 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,017 miles

exh corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,347 miles

Both rear tyres starting to misshape

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,406 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 265,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,803 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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DF03 GKJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF03 GKJ, 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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DF03 GKJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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