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LJ53 EGU

2003 Toyota Rav 4

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Rav 472,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,285 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 74,042 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Apr 2018 74,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,005 miles

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,313 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 55,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,647 miles

EM light on

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

EM light on

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 36,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,405 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)

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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LJ53 EGU is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ53 EGU, 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 LJ53 EGU registered?

LJ53 EGU is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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