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FD03 XUE

2003 Toyota Rav 4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,058 mi
Last recorded106,058 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Rav 472,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XUE
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 106,058 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2026 106,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2025 103,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 102,319 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 102,319 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,762 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 88,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,832 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

eml on.

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Aug 2012 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

eml on.

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,826 miles

eml on

near side rear and off side rear tyres are starting to wear in the centre.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,808 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,915 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 38,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 34,327 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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FD03 XUE is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 72,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 XUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD03 XUE registered?

FD03 XUE is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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