2010 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · ND59 LBY

The 2010 Toyota RAV-4 passed its most recent MOT on 9 February 2026 at 142,244 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is stable at best, with persistent corrosion and suspension wear that has never been fully resolved. The February 2026 test flagged corroded rear brake pipes, corroded rear coil springs, and corroded rear suspension arms, alongside a slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and a defective headlamp lens. These are not new issues. The same rear coil spring corrosion and rear brake pipe corrosion appeared in the February 2025 test at 136,924 miles, and again in the January 2024 test at 133,039 miles. The track rod end play has been present since at least February 2025. The vehicle has been passing on advisories year after year without the underlying faults being properly addressed, which suggests a pattern of minimum-cost compliance rather than proactive repair. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a 16-year-old vehicle. From the February 2023 test at 127,961 miles to the February 2026 test at 142,244 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 14,283 miles over three years, averaging around 4,761 miles per year. That is lower than the lifetime average of approximately 8,890 miles per year, which may indicate lighter recent use or periods of limited driving. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or extended periods off the road. The record is clean in that respect. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the rear suspension and braking components, where the recurring corrosion advisories point to a genuine structural concern. The rear coil springs have been flagged as corroded in three consecutive annual tests, and the rear suspension arms were noted as corroded but not seriously weakened in February 2026. Corroded rear brake pipes appeared in four of the last five tests, with the February 2025 test also identifying corrosion on the front-to-rear offside brake pipe. Brake pipes covered in grease or other material can mask the true extent of corrosion, so a physical inspection underneath is essential. The nearside front track rod end ball joint has shown slight play since February 2025, which could indicate wear that will eventually require replacement. The headlamp lens defect on the nearside front has also persisted since at least February 2025, suggesting a cracked or cloudy lens that may affect night-time beam pattern. The February 2023 failure at 127,961 miles for rough and noisy front wheel bearings is worth noting, as it indicates the bearings were replaced or repaired before the subsequent pass. However, the repeated tyre wear advisories across multiple tests, including inner and outer edge wear on rear tyres, suggest possible alignment issues or worn suspension geometry that has not been corrected. A thorough test drive and four-wheel alignment check would be prudent. Overall, this is a vehicle that has been kept roadworthy but not properly maintained, with corrosion and suspension wear left to accumulate across multiple test cycles.