2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · LW03 KWM
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 149,666 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 KWM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2022
- 149,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LW03 KWM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (LW03 KWM) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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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