2007 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · GR07 NFO

The most recent MOT on 4 December 2025 at 138,953 miles returned a pass, though rear brake disc corrosion was flagged on both sides for the third consecutive test. This establishes a clear pattern: the vehicle maintains legal roadworthiness, yet corrosion-related brake deterioration and suspension component wear have become persistent features rather than isolated incidents. The maintenance trajectory shows partial improvement in some areas, emissions failure was rectified between October 2023 tests, but rear brake disc corrosion and shock absorber casing damage continue to resurface, suggesting environmental exposure and ageing component bases rather than systematic neglect. Annual mileage has remained consistent and moderate throughout the recorded period. The vehicle accumulated 2,105 miles between October 2024 and December 2025, and 1,516 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. Prior intervals show similar restraint: 2,444 miles between October 2022 and October 2023. This steady pattern of approximately 2,000 to 2,500 miles annually aligns closely with the lifetime average of 7,313 miles per year. No prolonged stationary periods or sudden mileage spikes appear in the data. The odometer readings progress logically without discrepancy, indicating regular if light use. A prospective purchaser should prioritise inspection of rear braking components, specifically disc surface corrosion and any associated pad material degradation, given the repeated advisories across 2022, 2023, and 2025 tests. The central prop shaft bearing play noted in 2022 and again in 2023 demands particular attention, as this driveline component on a four-wheel-drive RAV4 can represent significant repair expenditure if wear progresses to failure. The rear shock absorber casing corrosion flagged in 2023, while not the most recent advisory, connects to a broader pattern of underbody exposure that merits examination of structural mounts and suspension turrets. Front suspension ball joint dust covers featured prominently in the 2023 failure and 2022 advisory, split or deteriorated covers on anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arms allow ingress of contaminants that accelerate joint wear. The fuel filler pipe corrosion, also recurrent, raises questions about the integrity of the evaporative emissions system and potential for fuel vapour leaks. The emissions failure in October 2023, subsequently resolved, indicates the diesel engine's exhaust after-treatment requires monitoring. Any purchase negotiation should account for probable expenditure on rear brakes, potential prop shaft bearing replacement, and thorough assessment of underbody corrosion protection.