2013 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · CE63 ADU

This Toyota RAV4 has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over the past three MOT cycles, with no defects or advisories recorded in any of the tests conducted between November 2023 and October 2025. The most recent test, just nine months ago on 13 October 2025, confirmed the vehicle passed without fail, despite the duplicate entries at the same mileage—likely an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical issue. The absence of recurring advisories or defects suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a basic level, though the lack of any warnings means critical failures have not yet emerged. Still, the repeated failures at identical mileages in 2024 and 2025 warrant scrutiny of whether the vehicle was simply retested or if underlying issues were overlooked. The mileage progression indicates consistent usage, averaging approximately 10,400 miles annually—a rate typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps or abrupt jumps in mileage between tests, with the most recent interval covering 10,466 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. The steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left unused, which could imply wear on high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers. However, the lack of advisories in prior tests means these systems have not yet failed, though their condition should be verified independently. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension geometry, particularly the rear subframe and bushings, as these are common failure points on this model at this mileage. The brakes, while not flagged, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been driven hard or in stop-start conditions. Corrosion around the wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts should also be examined, as this is a frequent issue for RAV4s exposed to UK road conditions. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these areas are sound, and visual or functional testing will be necessary to confirm their integrity.