2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · KG53 FHE
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 191,407 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG53 FHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 191,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG53 FHE 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 (KG53 FHE) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KG53 FHE Mileage History
- 09/11/2023174,266 mi
- 17/10/2024181,288 mi+7,022 mi
- 04/10/2025186,958 mi+5,670 mi
- 10/10/2025187,066 mi+108 mi
- 29/08/2026191,407 mi+4,341 mi
Average of roughly 6,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk2 (XA20)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Automatic Transmission Engine Control Module ECU Solder FailureSerious
2000–2003 RAV4 automatic models equipped with the 2.0-litre 1AZ-FE engine suffer from cracked surface-mount solder joints on the circuit board of the engine control unit (ECU). The cracked connections disrupt output signals to the transmission shift solenoids, causing harsh banging shifts between 1st and 2nd gear, delayed reverse engagement, slipping gears, and false diagnostic trouble codes (P0750, P0753, P0755). If ignored, the violent shifts strip clutch pack linings and damage internal planetary gears.
- Front Suspension Coil Spring Salt Corrosion FractureSerious
The front MacPherson suspension coil springs are prone to corrosion fatigue and sudden cracking, accelerated by winter road grit and moisture accumulating in the lower spring perches. If the lower coil fractures, the broken spring end can foul the inner wing or puncture the front tyre sidewall at speed, posing a severe safety danger. Toyota issued UK safety recall campaign R/2004/048 to inspect and replace affected springs.
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