2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · DG53 NWJ
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 118,113 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG53 NWJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 118,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG53 NWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (DG53 NWJ) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
DG53 NWJ Mileage History
- 18/08/200630,875 mi
- 03/09/200735,692 mi+4,817 mi
- 27/08/200840,385 mi+4,693 mi
- 01/09/200945,751 mi+5,366 mi
- 06/09/201051,455 mi+5,704 mi
- 09/09/201051,473 mi+18 mi
- 13/09/201156,256 mi+4,783 mi
- 15/09/201261,284 mi+5,028 mi
- 16/09/201366,266 mi+4,982 mi
- 22/09/201469,720 mi+3,454 mi
- 22/09/201469,720 mi
- 22/09/201573,135 mi+3,415 mi
- 12/08/201676,045 mi+2,910 mi
- 11/08/201779,401 mi+3,356 mi
- 13/08/201882,644 mi+3,243 mi
- 03/09/201985,619 mi+2,975 mi
- 10/08/202094,433 mi+8,814 mi
- 12/08/202199,928 mi+5,495 mi
- 25/08/2022106,753 mi+6,825 mi
- 25/08/2023112,962 mi+6,209 mi
- 25/08/2023112,962 mi
- 20/08/2024118,113 mi+5,151 mi
Average of roughly 4,845 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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