2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MY03 RAV
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 159,496 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY03 RAV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 159,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY03 RAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (MY03 RAV) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MY03 RAV Mileage History
- 01/03/200642,159 mi
- 14/07/200644,797 mi+2,638 mi
- 19/06/200748,326 mi+3,529 mi
- 12/09/200748,430 mi+104 mi
- 12/09/200748,430 mi
- 09/07/200961,583 mi+13,153 mi
- 09/07/200961,584 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/201067,241 mi+5,657 mi
- 31/08/201174,238 mi+6,997 mi
- 23/08/201280,956 mi+6,718 mi
- 03/09/201387,126 mi+6,170 mi
- 03/12/201493,840 mi+6,714 mi
- 20/10/201599,114 mi+5,274 mi
- 26/10/2016105,545 mi+6,431 mi
- 25/10/2017111,965 mi+6,420 mi
- 07/09/2018117,539 mi+5,574 mi
- 19/02/2019120,353 mi+2,814 mi
- 18/02/2020126,729 mi+6,376 mi
- 09/02/2021131,452 mi+4,723 mi
- 11/02/2021131,459 mi+7 mi
- 14/02/2022137,481 mi+6,022 mi
- 07/02/2023143,014 mi+5,533 mi
- 02/03/2023143,030 mi+16 mi
- 06/02/2024148,530 mi+5,500 mi
- 25/02/2025154,305 mi+5,775 mi
- 17/02/2026159,496 mi+5,191 mi
Average of roughly 5,876 miles per year across 26 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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