2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · YP53 CDK
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 132,437 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 CDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 132,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 CDK 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 (YP53 CDK) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Central Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering rack bushes have excessive movement (2.1.”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
YP53 CDK Mileage History
- 15/09/2021120,702 mi
- 10/10/2022127,637 mi+6,935 mi
- 10/10/2022127,637 mi
- 27/09/2023132,228 mi+4,591 mi
- 01/11/2023132,437 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 5,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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