2005 TOYOTA RAV-42.0L Diesel

The 2005 Toyota RAV-4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 November 2025 at 135,652 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive passes dating back to January 2022. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the supplied record, so the vehicle shows no worsening faults or recurring mechanical concerns across the observed period. Annual mileage sits close to typical expectations for a 21-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 103,434 miles in January 2022 and 135,652 miles by November 2025, an accumulation of 32,218 miles over roughly four years, equating to near 8,000 miles per year. The record shows no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps: the January 2023 figure of 105,740 miles confirms only light use early that year before the November 2023 test at 106,583 miles, after which annual increments of roughly 11,000 and 17,000 miles reflect steady private or light commercial driving rather than neglect. A clean MOT history with zero advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. At this age and mileage, suspension bushes, front coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close examination even where the tester raised no flags. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for wear or binding, and the exhaust system inspected for internal rot not always visible during the annual test. Given the absence of recorded faults, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of advisories across five tests suggests either genuine condition or conservative testing. The buyer should commission an independent underside inspection for structural integrity before purchase, as DVSA testing on a 21-year-old 4x4 cannot certify long-term durability of chassis components.