2007 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · AJ07 ADV

The 2007 Toyota RAV4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 142,268 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2024 to 2026 also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed test on 14 January 2025 at 132,057 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages around 7,488 across the vehicle's nineteen years, a typical figure for this age of SUV. The records show steady accumulation: 108,375 miles in January 2023, 120,839 in January 2024, 132,057 in January 2025, and 142,268 by January 2026. The roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles added each year indicates consistent use without prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage spikes. The clean advisory history across all five entries suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of underbody structural integrity and drivetrain condition. At 142,268 miles the RAV4 is past the point where rubber components and dampers degrade silently. A visual check for rust on sills and subframes remains prudent despite the tester logging none. The repeated clean sheets imply disciplined upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. The January 2025 fail with zero defects is best treated as a DVSA clerical event, not evidence of skipped repairs. A pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth and wiper function is sensible, though the record gives no cause to suspect serious mechanical risk.