2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · DE03 EFM
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 87,018 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE03 EFM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 87,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 EFM 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 Rav4 (DE03 EFM) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE03 EFM Mileage History
- 03/08/202280,738 mi
- 05/08/202280,759 mi+21 mi
- 17/08/202387,018 mi+6,259 mi
Average of roughly 6,056 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk2 (XA20)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Automatic Transmission Engine Control Module ECU Solder FailureSerious
2000–2003 RAV4 automatic models equipped with the 2.0-litre 1AZ-FE engine suffer from cracked surface-mount solder joints on the circuit board of the engine control unit (ECU). The cracked connections disrupt output signals to the transmission shift solenoids, causing harsh banging shifts between 1st and 2nd gear, delayed reverse engagement, slipping gears, and false diagnostic trouble codes (P0750, P0753, P0755). If ignored, the violent shifts strip clutch pack linings and damage internal planetary gears.
- Front Suspension Coil Spring Salt Corrosion FractureSerious
The front MacPherson suspension coil springs are prone to corrosion fatigue and sudden cracking, accelerated by winter road grit and moisture accumulating in the lower spring perches. If the lower coil fractures, the broken spring end can foul the inner wing or puncture the front tyre sidewall at speed, posing a severe safety danger. Toyota issued UK safety recall campaign R/2004/048 to inspect and replace affected springs.
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