2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · VO53 UBX
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 132,451 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 UBX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 132,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 UBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (VO53 UBX) between September 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (52 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 128 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
VO53 UBX Mileage History
- 04/09/200638,740 mi
- 04/09/200638,740 mi
- 19/12/200745,806 mi+7,066 mi
- 05/12/200848,712 mi+2,906 mi
- 14/12/200952,225 mi+3,513 mi
- 14/12/200952,225 mi
- 04/12/201055,868 mi+3,643 mi
- 17/12/201167,030 mi+11,162 mi
- 19/12/201274,924 mi+7,894 mi
- 12/11/201380,404 mi+5,480 mi
- 01/11/201483,338 mi+2,934 mi
- 12/10/201585,062 mi+1,724 mi
- 01/11/201687,955 mi+2,893 mi
- 31/10/201790,366 mi+2,411 mi
- 18/10/201892,450 mi+2,084 mi
- 17/10/201995,028 mi+2,578 mi
- 22/10/202096,845 mi+1,817 mi
- 08/11/2021103,339 mi+6,494 mi
- 09/11/2021103,339 mi
- 26/10/2022109,341 mi+6,002 mi
- 26/10/2022109,341 mi
- 06/11/2023115,784 mi+6,443 mi
- 07/11/2023115,785 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2024121,967 mi+6,182 mi
- 05/11/2024121,967 mi
- 17/10/2025127,169 mi+5,202 mi
- 17/10/2025127,169 mi
- 08/10/2026132,451 mi+5,282 mi
Average of roughly 4,664 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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