TOYOTA RAV-4 WJ53VUB has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 TOYOTA RAV-4 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 119,455 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 08:44.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

WJ53VUB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 2026119,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202423RD SEPTEMBER 2025115,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Misshaped
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Coroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2024115,256 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Misshaped
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Coroded
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202323RD SEPTEMBER 2024110,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Headlamps Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2023110,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Headlamps Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202223RD SEPTEMBER 2023106,335 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Headlamps Cloudy
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2022106,335 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Headlamps Cloudy
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202123RD SEPTEMBER 2022102,469 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamps Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202023RD SEPTEMBER 202199,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 202099,547 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear By Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201923RD SEPTEMBER 202097,095 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamps Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material At Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Bushes
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 201997,095 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Headlamps Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material At Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Bushes
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201823RD SEPTEMBER 201991,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering Rack Mounting Mountings
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201723RD SEPTEMBER 201885,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering Rack Mounting Bushes
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201623RD SEPTEMBER 201778,424 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Top Bush Has Slight Play
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 201678,414 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Headlamps Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Top Bush Has Slight Play
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201523RD SEPTEMBER 201670,658 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201423RD SEPTEMBER 201564,173 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201464,173 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 201230TH DECEMBER 201336,390 MI
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 201130TH DECEMBER 201250,404 MI
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 201030TH DECEMBER 201143,761 MI
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 200930TH DECEMBER 201037,651 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20096TH SEPTEMBER 201036,333 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20083RD SEPTEMBER 200930,510 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20073RD SEPTEMBER 200825,600 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200719,639 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ53VUB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

WJ53VUB MOT Comments

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WJ53VUB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 119,455 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,430 miles

WJ53VUB FAQs

This Toyota Rav-4 with registration WJ53VUB was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 119,455 miles, so this Toyota has travelled an average of 5,430 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Toyota Rav-4 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ53VUB has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Toyota Rav-4 has had 61 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Toyota Rav-4 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does WJ53VUB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 WJ53VUB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ53VUB Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 WJ53VUB does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ53VUB Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ53VUB will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ53VUB MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ53VUB will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Read more

When did WJ53VUB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ53VUB was on Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 08:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ53VUB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WJ53VUB we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ53VUB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WJ53VUB we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ53VUB?

WJ53VUB is registered as a 2003 Toyota Rav-4. Read more

How many miles has WJ53VUB done?

The odometer reading for WJ53VUB at the last MOT in September 2025 was 119,455 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,430 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ53VUB?

The vehicle WJ53VUB was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is WJ53VUB?

The official colour of WJ53VUB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WJ53VUB have?

WJ53VUB has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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