2003 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · EF53 AOB
2003 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 143,465 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EF53 AOB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
- 143,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF53 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav-4 (EF53 AOB) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EF53 AOB Mileage History
- 28/06/2022141,702 mi
- 28/06/2022141,702 mi
- 12/07/2023143,465 mi+1,763 mi
Average of roughly 1,699 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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