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GY53 DBV

2003 Toyota Rav4 · Petrol · 1998cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelRav4
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Rav4 Petrol 1998cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 131,398 miles on the clock, averaging 5,505 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY53 DBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,398 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 DBV 25k52k78k105k131k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage131,398 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
PASS
Mileage131,236 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
PASS
Mileage131,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage122,911 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage116,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage112,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage109,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage100,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage93,766 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage86,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage78,790 miles
Since last MOT+9,182 miles
PASS
Mileage69,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage64,781 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage58,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage52,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage48,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,800 miles
PASS
Mileage43,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,500 miles
PASS
Mileage24,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DBV
MakeToyota
ModelRav4
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 DBV

What car is GY53 DBV?

GY53 DBV is a black Toyota Rav4, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 DBV?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 DBV was 131,398 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 DBV passed its MOT?

GY53 DBV has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2025.

Is GY53 DBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 DBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GY53 DBV?

GY53 DBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.