2003 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · EJ53 OWG
2003 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,924 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ53 OWG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 149,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ53 OWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav-4 (EJ53 OWG) between September 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unsuitable bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unsuitable bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))”.
EJ53 OWG Mileage History
- 13/09/200620,164 mi
- 08/09/200725,890 mi+5,726 mi
- 21/08/200831,969 mi+6,079 mi
- 29/08/200938,551 mi+6,582 mi
- 04/09/201046,738 mi+8,187 mi
- 20/08/201155,646 mi+8,908 mi
- 18/08/201265,036 mi+9,390 mi
- 18/08/201265,036 mi
- 10/08/201373,201 mi+8,165 mi
- 09/08/201483,080 mi+9,879 mi
- 01/08/201592,687 mi+9,607 mi
- 01/08/201592,687 mi
- 06/08/2016102,452 mi+9,765 mi
- 17/08/2017111,317 mi+8,865 mi
- 10/09/2018118,490 mi+7,173 mi
- 10/09/2018118,490 mi
- 25/07/2019122,660 mi+4,170 mi
- 30/01/2021130,413 mi+7,753 mi
- 30/01/2021130,413 mi
- 04/02/2022134,029 mi+3,616 mi
- 07/02/2023136,923 mi+2,894 mi
- 03/02/2024142,006 mi+5,083 mi
- 05/02/2024142,007 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/2025148,602 mi+6,595 mi
- 17/12/2025149,924 mi+1,322 mi
Average of roughly 6,737 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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