2007 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · GP07 OVX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean history following recent technical interventions. The most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 86,862 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just two days prior. This pattern suggests the previous owner is proactive in addressing immediate compliance issues to ensure the vehicle remains legal. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three tests indicates a vehicle that currently operates in good mechanical condition. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old Toyota, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per annum. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered 8,401 miles, while it covered 9,271 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This low usage rate typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain, engine, and braking components. However, long periods of standing can lead to rubber component perishation or the degradation of fluid seals, which are not always captured by the MOT tester alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, as low-mileage vehicles of this era are prone to hidden corrosion that may not have yet manifested. Despite the clean record, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking due to the age of the materials. Given the immediate passes in July 2024 and 2025, verify that whatever light bulbs or minor items caused the initial failures were properly rectified and were not temporary fixes or symptoms of deeper electrical faults.