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DF53 ACV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

158,580 mi
Last recorded158,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ACV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shocks corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 156,913 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,608 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 154,605 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 152,070 miles

surface corrosion across all under body components

Fail 13 Dec 2022 152,070 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses deteriotated (4.1.4 (a))

surface corrosion across all under body components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,857 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 146,855 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,402 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 142,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,017 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 138,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,242 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 131,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,465 miles

surface corrosion across all under body components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,005 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 114,150 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 114,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 102,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,162 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,796 miles

considerable float in steering rack mounting bushes but Toyota dealer reports that this is normal and no cause for concern.

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 ACV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ACV, 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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DF53 ACV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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