2014 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · V5 ASN

A clean and uninterrupted DVSA record defines this twelve-year-old Toyota RAV4, with seven consecutive MOT passes from 2020 through to the most recent test on 4 February 2026. Every test in that run returned a pass with no advisories, and the only blemishes anywhere in the recorded history are three tyre-related advisories, all clustered between 2019 and early 2020. The absence of any flagged structural corrosion, brake, suspension, exhaust, or lighting defects over the seven-year MOT span indicates that the wear items typically associated with a mid-size SUV of this age have not yet triggered advisory limits during statutory testing. With 82,951 miles on the odometer across twelve years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,913 miles annually, sitting comfortably within typical usage parameters for a car of its vintage and avoiding both the component-wear implications of very high mileage and the corrosion and seal-drying concerns that often accompany prolonged low use or extended standing periods. The mileage progression between annual tests appears consistent, with no evidence of rapid accumulation or significant gaps that would imply irregular use, prolonged off-road storage, or clock irregularities. For a 2014 RAV4, this accumulation rate represents moderate, steady utilisation, and there are no periods of consecutive missed tests that would warrant concern about dormant component degradation such as seized calipers, perished rubber, or fluid contamination from lack of use. Although the tyre advisories recorded in 2019 and 2020 are minor and pre-date the present set of components fitted, they serve as a reminder that the 235/55 R18 fitment should be inspected closely at the point of purchase. Check the tread depth across the full width of each tyre, paying particular attention to the inner shoulder, as the 2019 advisory specifically noted inner-edge wear on the offside front; uneven inner-edge wear on a RAV4 of this mileage can indicate worn front suspension bushes, tired top mounts, or tracking irregularities from worn suspension linkages. Inspect the sidewalls carefully for cracking, perishing, or bulges, particularly on the rear pair given the 2020 advisories, and confirm that the tyres fitted are of matching brand, size, and at least matching tread pattern across each axle. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front end over broken surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar bushes or drop links, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the steering that could point to worn tie rod ends or track rod ends. Brake feel and stopping performance warrant a focused road assessment given the vehicle's age and mileage, even though no brake-related advisories have ever been recorded. On a moderately firm stop from around 30 mph, the pedal should feel firm and progressive, with no excessive travel, sponginess, or judder through the pedal that might indicate warped front discs or a binding caliper pulling the vehicle to one side. Listen for any scraping, grinding, or metallic noises on light brake application, which could reveal pads running low or a sticking caliper slide pin. On the move, the RAV4 should track straight on a flat road without pulling either way under acceleration or braking, and the automatic transmission, if fitted, should change smoothly without flare, slip, or harsh engagement. Finally, given the age of the vehicle, a thorough underbonnet inspection for any oil seepage around the cam cover gasket and a check of the coolant and transmission fluid condition would be prudent, even though none of these areas have yet triggered any MOT advisory.