2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · FD03 LRV
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 126,202 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD03 LRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/02/2026
- 126,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD03 LRV 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 (FD03 LRV) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced frontmost (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced frontmost (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FD03 LRV Mileage History
- 06/12/2021104,965 mi
- 21/02/2023110,515 mi+5,550 mi
- 20/02/2024116,068 mi+5,553 mi
- 20/02/2025121,554 mi+5,486 mi
- 20/02/2026126,202 mi+4,648 mi
Average of roughly 5,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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