2003 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Diesel · WN53 NUM
2003 Toyota RAV-4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 93,821 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV-4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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WN53 NUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 93,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN53 NUM 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 Rav-4 (WN53 NUM) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
WN53 NUM Mileage History
- 13/12/202289,902 mi
- 20/12/202289,908 mi+6 mi
- 14/12/202391,107 mi+1,199 mi
- 17/12/202492,754 mi+1,647 mi
- 16/12/202593,821 mi+1,067 mi
Average of roughly 1,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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