TOYOTA RAV-42008 · 2.2L Diesel

The vehicle presents a currently valid pass from the 24 October 2025 test at 165,243 miles, with no defects recorded, confirming a stable maintenance trend across the supplied history. The prior day's failure at 165,234 miles logged no defects, indicating an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. From the 30 August 2022 examination through to October 2025, each annual MOT cleared without advisories, demonstrating consistent structural and mechanical integrity for an eighteen-year-old 4x4. Mileage progression tracks typical use for the age. The odometer read 140,416 miles at the August 2022 test, rose to 147,667 miles by 23 August 2023, then 157,823 miles on 10 September 2024, and reached 165,243 miles by late October 2025. Annual increments of 7,251, 10,156 and 7,420 miles reflect steady private motoring rather than severe high-load cycling. The sparse five-entry record shows no gap exceeding thirteen months and no rapid accumulation that would prematurely stress drivetrain components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of aged Toyota suspension bushes, rear coil springs and brake disc wear, as clean MOT sheets cannot expose incipient corrosion or below-threshold fatigue. The unexplained fail with zero recorded defects warrants verification of the V5C logbook and test certificate authenticity. Given the 2008 build and UK winter salt exposure, probe the underbody and sills for structural rust. Direct checks of tyre tread depth and exhaust emissions will confirm the spotless record, while consumables such as wiper blades may need renewal irrespective of test outcomes. Previous owners appear to have maintained statutory roadworthiness, but the close fail-pass sequence suggests clerical handling rather than neglected upkeep.