2015 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · BD15 SVF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 1, 2026, at 92,050 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a reactive repair pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test showed an immediate failure just one week prior due to an improperly adjusted parking brake lever and a defective nearside front wiper blade. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the record suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they become a point of legal MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with the vehicle's eleven-year age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per annum. Between June 2024 test at 76,328 miles and June 2025 at 84,330 miles, the car covered 8,002 miles, followed by another 7,720 miles in the final year. This steady usage indicates the vehicle has not suffered long periods of standing, which often correlates with the gradual degradation of rubber components and braking hardware seen in the various advisory notes. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The June 2025 failure specifically highlighted that both rear trailing arm bushes were broken away from the centre. While these were likely replaced to pass the test, the buyer should check for any cracking or tearing in the remaining bushings to ensure the repair was thorough. The braking system also shows a history of wear, with thin pads and worn discs flagged in 2025. The current state of the front pads and discs should be verified to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life again given the previous trend of thinning material.