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DF53 AAX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,505 mi
Last recorded122,505 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 AAX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear 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 sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 120,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,103 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front headlamps

Fail 19 Sep 2023 118,103 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front headlamps

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,403 miles

headlamps slightly discoloured

offside front tyre

slight rust on under side of car

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 112,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDER SIDE OF BODY

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,565 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cleaning needed both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,088 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,385 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 74,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 67,219 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,721 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,303 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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DF53 AAX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DF53 AAX, 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 DF53 AAX registered?

DF53 AAX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DF53 AAX safe to buy?

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