2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · LS02 NTK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent data. The MOT test conducted on 29 October 2021 at 101,463 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met minimum standards at that time. Following a single failure in early 2020, the vehicle has maintained a clean record, suggesting that any identified issues were addressed immediately and resolved by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,228 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between June 2017 at 99,900 miles and September 2018 at 99,999 miles, where the car covered virtually no distance over over fourteen months. The subsequent interval between 2020 and 2021 shows a slight increase in usage of roughly 2,160 miles. This low mileage often correlates with less mechanical wear but can also mask the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and suspension components, as older Toyota SUVs are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the low annual mileage, check the brake calipers for seizing and the suspension bushes for cracks that may have perished from age. Since the last recorded test is over four years ago, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unknown and a fresh inspection is mandatory to ensure no new safety defects have developed during the period of inactivity.