2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · GK56 AUT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clean MOT record following previous mechanical failures. The most recent test conducted on 15 December 2024 at 191,076 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the owner successfully addressed any previously identified issues. While the history shows failures in late 2022 and 2023, the subsequent clean passes suggest a proactive approach to maintaining minimum legal safety standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's twenty-year-old age, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per annum. Between November 2022 and December 2023, the vehicle covered 2,815 miles, while the interval between December 2023 and December 2024 saw a lower accumulation of 1,848 miles. This regular, relatively low-distance usage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent internal engine components from seizing or brake-related hardware from seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in 2022 and 2023, although the record provided does not specify the nature of those faults. Given the high mileage of this RAV4, a thorough check of the structural integrity for corrosion on the chassis, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts is essential. The tester should also look for signs of weeping brake calipers or worn shock absorbers, as these are common points of failure on high-mileage SUVs of this era.