2007 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · CJ04 CJO

This 2007 Toyota RAV-4 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, dated 5 November 2025 at 121,612 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for worn rear tyre tread. That is a notably clean bill of health compared to the preceding tests. However, the record shows a clear pattern of recurring corrosion and wear advisories across multiple years, suggesting that while the vehicle remains legally roadworthy today, its long-term upkeep has been reactive rather than preventative. The trend appears to be improving very recently, but only after several years of accumulating minor-to-moderate faults. The vehicle has covered 121,612 miles over approximately 19 years, averaging roughly 6,401 miles per year. This is a typical annual mileage for its age and indicates consistent, moderate use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage fleet work. The MOT history is well-documented with annual tests from 2021 through 2025, showing no significant gaps in testing. Mileage progression is steady: 91,847 miles in November 2021, 97,883 in November 2022, 103,720 in November 2023, 110,087 in November 2024, and 121,612 in November 2025. The jump between 2024 and 2025 is approximately 11,525 miles, which is higher than the annual average and suggests increased use in the most recent year. Corrosion is the most persistent theme in this vehicle's history. The 2024 test flagged corroded front coil springs and a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material. The 2023 test repeated the corroded brake pipe advisory. The 2022 test noted a corroded nearside rear coil spring. These are not isolated incidents. Corroded brake pipes represent a genuine structural concern, as they can lead to brake fluid loss and reduced braking effectiveness under load. Corroded coil springs risk sudden fracture, particularly over uneven surfaces. A prospective buyer should have the underside inspected thoroughly, paying close attention to brake pipe condition along the full length of the rear lines, the condition of all four coil springs for surface pitting or cracking, and the general state of the subframe and suspension mounting points for rust jacking or perforation. Tyre wear has been flagged repeatedly across four of the five recorded tests, with rear tyres appearing disproportionately affected. Both rear tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in 2024 and 2022, and the most recent test in 2025 again flagged rear tyre wear. This pattern suggests possible alignment issues, suspension geometry drift, or simply that the rear axle loads tyres more aggressively on this model. The track rod end dust covers were flagged as damaged in both 2024 and 2023, which accelerates joint wear and can contribute to uneven tyre wear. A buyer should check the inner edges of all four tyres for feathering or scalloped wear, inspect the track rod ends for play, and verify that the steering rack boots are intact. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2024 should also be rechecked, as small leaks at the rear box or intermediate pipe can worsen rapidly with thermal cycling.