2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · DX53 OFG
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 128,957 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 OFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2025
- 128,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 OFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (DX53 OFG) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DX53 OFG Mileage History
- 30/11/2022117,849 mi
- 30/11/2023121,671 mi+3,822 mi
- 30/11/2023121,671 mi
- 02/12/2024125,458 mi+3,787 mi
- 20/11/2025128,957 mi+3,499 mi
Average of roughly 3,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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