2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FV03 FVL
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 97,827 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV03 FVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 97,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV03 FVL 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 (FV03 FVL) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
FV03 FVL Mileage History
- 15/07/202390,331 mi
- 14/10/202494,014 mi+3,683 mi
- 15/10/202494,020 mi+6 mi
- 16/10/202597,821 mi+3,801 mi
- 28/10/202597,827 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,275 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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