2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · RX53 JVR
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 201,255 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 JVR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2023
- 201,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 JVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (RX53 JVR) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RX53 JVR Mileage History
- 04/10/2022193,745 mi
- 29/09/2023201,255 mi+7,510 mi
Average of roughly 7,618 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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