2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · RV53 YPD
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 87,726 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/03/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
RV53 YPD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2017
- 87,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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RV53 YPD Mileage History
- 11/09/200663,541 mi
- 11/09/200663,541 mi
- 01/02/200771,630 mi+8,089 mi
- 15/03/200885,946 mi+14,316 mi
- 11/03/2009102,174 mi+16,228 mi
- 12/03/2010114,649 mi+12,475 mi
- 15/03/2010114,649 mi
- 01/03/2011129,240 mi+14,591 mi
- 14/03/201263,714 mi-65,526 mi
- 30/04/201375,368 mi+11,654 mi
- 30/04/201375,368 mi
- 30/10/201485,130 mi+9,762 mi
- 03/11/201587,398 mi+2,268 mi
- 18/07/201787,726 mi+328 mi
Average of roughly 2,229 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RV53 YPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (RV53 YPD) between September 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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