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HD03 RVV

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,807 mi
Last recorded147,807 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 RVV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 147,807 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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 19 Sep 2024 140,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 135,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 133,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 130,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 126,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 126,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 119,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 112,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 108,493 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 108,422 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,678 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 744,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 744,419 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 91,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2011 74,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,534 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,174 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,174 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 37,054 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,136 miles

front brake disc's corroded (inner side)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 29,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's corroded (inner side)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,350 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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HD03 RVV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD03 RVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD03 RVV registered?

HD03 RVV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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