2015 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · DX65 XMS

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 December 2025 at 170,184 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a marked contrast to the preceding tests, which flagged a non-functioning nearside headlamp, a worn nearside rear tyre, and a minor windscreen washer fault. The record suggests the previous owner addressed these issues promptly and has since kept the vehicle in good order, with no new advisories or failures surfacing in the most recent test. The mileage accumulation tells a story of sustained, heavy use. Between December 2023 at 128,844 miles and December 2024 at 150,684 miles, the vehicle covered 21,840 miles in a single year. That jumped again to 19,500 miles in the following twelve months leading to the December 2025 test. At roughly 15,471 miles per year over its eleven-year life, this RAV4 has been driven well beyond the typical UK average. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests is particularly steep, indicating prolonged motorway or long-distance commuting use rather than short urban trips. Such mileage places accelerated wear on consumable components, particularly brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and drivetrain joints. A buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the front suspension and steering components. High-mileage RAV4s of this generation commonly develop play in track rod ends, worn anti-roll bar links, and degraded front lower arm bushes, especially after sustained motorway use. The clean MOT does not rule out incipient wear that has not yet reached the tester's threshold. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, as salt exposure over 170,000 miles can compromise structural integrity even when the vehicle passes its test. The braking system warrants a thorough check as well. With nearly 20,000 miles covered in each of the last two years, brake discs and pads will have experienced significant thermal cycling. Look for uneven disc wear, binding calipers, and deteriorated brake hoses that may not yet trigger a failure. The nearside rear tyre wear noted in December 2023 hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues; a fresh four-wheel alignment check is advisable. Tyre condition across all four corners should be inspected for uneven wear patterns, and the spare should not be overlooked given the vehicle's high-mileage profile.