2004 Toyota RAV-4 2.0L Petrol · GV04 AEU

The 2004 Toyota RAV-4 presents a clean roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 147,154 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an earlier failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with four consecutive passes from December 2022 through December 2025 showing no advisories or reported wear on suspension, brakes, or structure. Annual mileage sits at a modest level for a 22-year-old vehicle. The record shows 125,514 miles in December 2022, rising to 131,410 by December 2023, 142,965 by December 2024, and 147,154 by December 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 to 11,000 miles per year, below the 6,689 average implied by the total. The sparse five-entry history with zero advisories suggests light use and consistent basic upkeep, though it offers little depth on component condition between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the chassis and underbody. At this age and mileage, structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points is the primary risk the MOT record cannot rule out, given no corrosion checks were flagged. The absence of brake, coil spring, or bush advisories across four years implies no immediate concern, but rubber components and dampers degrade with time regardless of mileage. Verify the duplicate 9 December 2025 entries with DVSA before purchase, as the fail with no defects recorded requires clarification. Otherwise, the documented history supports a well-preserved example with no recurring mechanical faults, though in-person checks on tyre sidewall condition and exhaust integrity remain prudent on a vehicle of this vintage.