2003 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · LS03 AEG

The 2003 Toyota RAV-4 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 1 September 2022 at 90,544 miles. No defects, advisories, or failures appeared in that examination. Prior tests show the same clean pattern, with passes on 27 August 2021 at 82,021 miles, 19 November 2020 at 80,445 miles, and 21 November 2019 at 75,106 miles. The single failure on 27 August 2021 carried no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer reflects low usage for a 23-year-old vehicle, totalling 90,544 miles or roughly 3,937 miles per year. Mileage crept up steadily rather than spiking: 75,106 in November 2019, 80,445 in November 2020, then 82,021 by August 2021. A near 14-month gap preceded the 2022 test, after which the record ends. The sparse, defect-free history gives little evidence of neglected consumables, though long stationary periods between tests raise the risk of perished rubber components and seized brake calipers unseen by the tester. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely intermittent use. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or surface rust after standing. Examine exhaust emissions and structural integrity underneath, as the MOT record offers no advisory trail to confirm these were monitored beyond the pass criteria on the day. Verify the 2021 failure with no defects through DVSA correspondence before purchase. Confirm current tyre tread, wiper blades, and fluid condition, as these consumables fall outside the historical data and may have degraded since the 2022 test nearly four years ago.