2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · RY03 XLD
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 138,628 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY03 XLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
- 138,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY03 XLD 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 (RY03 XLD) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RY03 XLD Mileage History
- 08/12/2022123,307 mi
- 15/12/2022123,316 mi+9 mi
- 15/12/2023128,205 mi+4,889 mi
- 03/01/2025138,626 mi+10,421 mi
- 06/01/2025138,628 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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