2012 TOYOTA RAV-42.2L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking component degradation. While it passed the most recent test in February 2025 at 146,173 miles, the tester identified multiple defects including deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers, a corroded nearside rear brake pipe, and a corroded offside coil spring. These issues follow a clean result in 2024, suggesting that components are now reaching the end of life due to age and mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle used for annual commuting, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, moving from 85,191 miles in 2021 to 146,173 miles in early 2025. There is a notable jump of over 33,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, which correlates with the appearance of mechanical wear such as suspension arm bushes and brake issues recorded in the 2023 report. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underside for structural corrosion, specifically noting the fuel neck and brake lines mentioned in previous years. The recurring reports of worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar joints indicate that the front-end geometry may be under stress. Given the history of binding rear brakes and pitted discs in 2023, the entire braking system should be checked for caliper seizure and sufficient pad thickness to ensure the issues have not returned since the last test.