2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · L70 GBS
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 150,629 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L70 GBS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 150,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L70 GBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (L70 GBS) between January 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
L70 GBS Mileage History
- 18/01/200633,075 mi
- 15/01/200742,778 mi+9,703 mi
- 18/01/200850,080 mi+7,302 mi
- 13/01/200956,040 mi+5,960 mi
- 13/01/201064,414 mi+8,374 mi
- 29/12/201071,768 mi+7,354 mi
- 11/01/201172,075 mi+307 mi
- 29/12/201181,104 mi+9,029 mi
- 29/12/201181,104 mi
- 25/07/201285,389 mi+4,285 mi
- 31/07/201285,389 mi
- 31/07/201390,312 mi+4,923 mi
- 29/07/201495,685 mi+5,373 mi
- 17/07/201599,658 mi+3,973 mi
- 23/05/2016104,133 mi+4,475 mi
- 21/06/2017111,144 mi+7,011 mi
- 18/06/2018121,380 mi+10,236 mi
- 18/06/2019128,680 mi+7,300 mi
- 17/12/2020137,780 mi+9,100 mi
- 20/12/2021144,389 mi+6,609 mi
- 06/12/2022150,629 mi+6,240 mi
Average of roughly 6,963 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk2 (XA20)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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