2014 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · OV64 AEY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 3 September 2025 at 56,631 miles with no defects recorded. This clean result suggests that previous maintenance issues have been addressed. The maintenance trend appears to be improving, moving from suspension and tyre advisories in 2023 and 2024 back to a defect-free status in the latest inspection. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2014 model, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The records show a consistent and gradual increase in distance, moving from 22,639 miles in September 2017 to 56,631 miles in September 2025. This steady progression suggests regular, short-distance use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished rubber seals often found in vehicles that sit idle for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension components. The September 2023 test at 49,518 miles flagged worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside rear. While the 2025 test showed no defects, these rubber components are subject to age-related degradation regardless of mileage. Checking for any subsequent knocking or play in the rear axle assembly is advisable. The September 2024 test at 52,904 miles identified both front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This specific advisory often indicates an alignment issue or uneven tyre wear patterns. Although the current record does not list tyre defects, a manual check of the front tyre tread and shoulder wear is necessary to ensure the tracking remains within specification and that the previous owner rectified the underlying cause.