2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · YY53 DSE
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/09/2003. Recorded mileage 128,031 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1998cc
YY53 DSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 128,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YY53 DSE Mileage History
- 06/05/2022122,480 mi
- 24/01/2024123,134 mi+654 mi
- 01/02/2024123,138 mi+4 mi
- 30/05/2025127,993 mi+4,855 mi
- 05/06/2025128,031 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 1,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY53 DSE 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 (YY53 DSE) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”.
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