2003 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · SW53 CBO
2003 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 92,299 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 CBO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2022
- 92,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW53 CBO Mileage History
- 30/11/202188,544 mi
- 07/12/202292,294 mi+3,750 mi
- 08/12/202292,299 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,678 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 CBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav-4 (SW53 CBO) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2022 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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