2007 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · FY57 AEN

The Toyota RAV-4 holds a valid MOT pass dated 2 June 2025 at 80,912 miles, preceded on the same day by a failure entry carrying no recorded defects. Across the wider record, the maintenance trend appears stable with every test from 27 May 2022 through 15 May 2024 returning passes and zero advisories. No tester flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at those intervals. The recent clean pass suggests the vehicle met roadworthiness standards at the time, yet the duplicated same-day result warrants scrutiny of DVSA administrative accuracy. The mileage sequence contradicts the low overall figure. The 27 May 2022 test logged 150,655 miles. Twelve months later, on 1 June 2023, the odometer read 156,463 miles, a modest 5,808-mile annual gain. The 15 May 2024 examination showed 167,871 miles, reflecting 11,408 miles covered that year. Suddenly the 2 June 2025 record drops to 80,912 miles, erasing 86,959 miles from the history. Such a reversal points to odometer tampering, a substituted instrument cluster, or a data-entry error at the testing centre. A 19-year-old vehicle with a stated 80,912 miles averages just 4,259 miles per year, but the earlier entries reveal a machine previously used at far higher rates. A buyer must treat the absence of recorded faults as provisional. The tester noted no binding calipers, worn coil springs, or structural rust, yet static MOT checks cannot expose every hidden defect. Given the mileage anomaly, a physical inspection should prioritise verifying the true odometer reading against service stamps and VIN. Examine suspension arms for perished bushes, assess brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and probe sills and subframes for corrosion. The same-day fail with no defects suggests the initial rejection may stem from documentation rather than mechanical fault, but confirm with the test certificate. The clean advisory sheet across three consecutive years implies previous keepers addressed wear items before each test or simply benefited from a sound platform. Failing to record any minor consumable warnings such as tyres or wiper blades is unusual but not impossible for a low-use vehicle. Prospective owners should still budget for age-related perishables regardless of the spotless history.