2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FJ52 XLF

The 2002 Toyota RAV4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 14 January 2026 at 96,883 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The three consecutive annual passes from January 2024 through January 2026, each showing zero advisories, indicate the vehicle has entered a clean testing phase. This contrasts with the earlier failed attempt on 13 January 2024 at 83,594 miles, which recorded no defects yet still resulted in a failure, suggesting an administrative or unlogged non-mechanical issue rather than a worn component. The odometer shows 96,883 miles against 24 years of service, a low average of roughly 4,037 miles per year. The record captures only five tests across the period, with the longest gap between the August 2023 pass at 83,242 miles and the January 2024 re-test at 83,594 miles adding just 352 miles. From January 2024 to January 2026 the car covered 13,289 miles, a modest annual rate that points to light use and likely extended standing periods, which on a two-decade-old chassis raises the prospect of perished rubber bushes and superficial corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension arms, track rod ends, and subframe for rust, as the MOT history offers no advisories to confirm these areas were scrutinised. The January 2024 failure with no defects logged warrants verification that the V5 and test documentation are consistent and that no suppressed mechanical fault prompted the initial rejection. Given the clean recent record, focus the viewing on tyre sidewall cracking from age, brake disc lipping after low-use corrosion, and underbody structural integrity. The previous owner clearly kept the consumables and test schedule current, but the sparse history leaves long-dormant components unverified by the DVSA data alone.