2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · RF53 PHO
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/10/2003. Recorded mileage 116,905 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1998cc
RF53 PHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 116,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RF53 PHO Mileage History
- 30/09/2023108,944 mi
- 01/10/2024112,447 mi+3,503 mi
- 03/10/2024112,447 mi
- 18/09/2025116,905 mi+4,458 mi
- 19/09/2025116,905 mi
Average of roughly 4,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 PHO 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 (RF53 PHO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture near fuel tank pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))”.
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