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DF03 ZXM

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

170,251 mi
Last recorded170,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZXM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 170,251 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front end of nearside rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 159,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,944 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 5 Apr 2022 152,124 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 140,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 135,841 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,617 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 110,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres rubber cracking

front brake caliper slides may be sticking

traces of exhaust middle pipe by joint to back box small blow

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres rubber cracking

front brake caliper slides may be sticking

traces of exhaust middle pipe by joint to back box small blow

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 100,265 miles

air box loose

brake warning light comes on intermittently, pedal feels soft/spongy

movement in steering rack mount bushes (to subframe) when steering rocked

no rubber on rear wiper blade

rear inner faces sills slightly corroded

rear tyres stepped/cracking and worn low on edges

small chips n/s front screen

under side of vehicle rusty in places

Fail 22 May 2013 100,265 miles

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

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

air box loose

brake warning light comes on intermittently, pedal feels soft/spongy

movement in steering rack mount bushes (to subframe) when steering rocked

no rubber on rear wiper blade

rear inner faces sills slightly corroded

rear tyres stepped/cracking and worn low on edges

small chips n/s front screen

under side of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,583 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 94,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,200 miles

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

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

rear discs scored

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,650 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 44,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,374 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 ZXM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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