2016 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · LO16 MYB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its most recent pass on June 2, 2026, 49,030 miles. The maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive mechanical repairs to emerging preventative wear issues. While the car passed the latest inspection, the tester flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms. This indicates that the rubber components in the rear assembly are reaching the end of their operational life despite the vehicle's low overall mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with roughly 6,700 miles covered between May 2024 and 2025, and another 4,650 miles between May 2025 and 2026. This low mileage often suggests light urban use, but low-speed driving can sometimes lead to corrosion on brake components and accelerated degradation of rubber parts, which is reflected in the recorded defects. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the rear suspension geometry and checking the extent of the worn arm pins noted recently. The 2024 failure regarding a thin offside rear brake pad, combined with the 2023 advisory on pitted front inner discs, suggests the braking system may suffer from caliper sticking or uneven wear due to infrequent use. Additionally, the TPMS light reported in May 2025 requires diagnostic verification to ensure the sensors are functional and the system is calibrated correctly, as this remained unaddressed in the subsequent test.