2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MA53 SFF
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,274 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 SFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 148,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 SFF 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 (MA53 SFF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
MA53 SFF Mileage History
- 02/11/2022143,988 mi
- 10/11/2023145,598 mi+1,610 mi
- 08/11/2024147,534 mi+1,936 mi
- 08/11/2024147,535 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/2025148,274 mi+739 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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