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DG03 GFE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

110,870 mi
Last recorded110,870 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 GFE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,870 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,413 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear under body corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,712 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear under body corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,281 miles

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

rear under body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 104,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,287 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2018 97,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,476 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,519 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,302 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,948 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,421 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 36,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,881 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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DG03 GFE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DG03 GFE, 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 DG03 GFE registered?

DG03 GFE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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