2003 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · DS53 ONN
2003 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 114,105 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
DS53 ONN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2017
- 114,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS53 ONN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav-4 (DS53 ONN) between October 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
DS53 ONN Mileage History
- 10/10/200615,676 mi
- 16/10/200721,330 mi+5,654 mi
- 21/10/200826,826 mi+5,496 mi
- 21/10/200931,973 mi+5,147 mi
- 15/10/201041,508 mi+9,535 mi
- 05/10/201153,322 mi+11,814 mi
- 18/10/201265,110 mi+11,788 mi
- 17/10/201375,799 mi+10,689 mi
- 17/10/201375,799 mi
- 31/05/201482,096 mi+6,297 mi
- 02/06/201482,096 mi
- 26/05/201591,050 mi+8,954 mi
- 29/05/201591,177 mi+127 mi
- 31/05/2016104,633 mi+13,456 mi
- 31/05/2016104,633 mi
- 30/05/2017114,105 mi+9,472 mi
Average of roughly 9,254 miles per year across 16 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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