2013 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · RE63 CWR

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, passing its most recent MOT on 27 June 2025 at 73,660 miles without any outright failures. That said, the maintenance trend is not uniformly clean. The June 2025 test flagged multiple advisories, including deteriorating nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes and four separate tyre advisories covering low tread, edge wear, and perishing. These points suggest the vehicle has recently entered a phase where age-related rubber deterioration and basic consumable wear are becoming more visible, even though nothing was dangerous enough to cause a failure. The mileage pattern reinforces that picture. At roughly 5,666 miles per year, this is a low-mileage vehicle for its age. The record shows a notable gap between September 2021 at 42,177 miles and September 2022 at 49,178 miles, a jump of about 7,000 miles in twelve months, but the subsequent years settled back to a steadier pace, moving from 49,178 miles in September 2022 to 54,694 miles in July 2023 and 62,995 miles in July 2024. The most recent leap from 62,995 miles in July 2024 to 73,660 miles in June 2025 represents nearly 10,665 miles in under twelve months, a sharp increase that may indicate heavier recent use after a period of lighter driving or long standing. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension bushes flagged in the June 2025 test. Deteriorating lower arm rear bushes can introduce vague steering feel and uneven tyre wear, which aligns with the edge wear noted on both front and rear tyres. The recurring tyre advisories across multiple tests, including inner edge wear and perishing, point to possible alignment issues or prolonged periods of standing that have aged the rubber unevenly. Inspect the sidewalls carefully for cracking and check whether the wheel tracking has been corrected. The braking system also warrants attention. In July 2024 at 62,995 miles, the tester flagged worn front and rear brake pads along with worn front brake discs. Given the mileage has since climbed over 10,000 miles, those components may now be due for replacement. A hands-on inspection should verify pad thickness, disc condition, and whether the tyre wear patterns have worsened since the last test. Overall, the record shows a vehicle that has been maintained well enough to pass consistently, but the accumulating advisories suggest deferred attention to ageing suspension and consumable items that a diligent buyer should verify before purchase.