2004 Toyota RAV4 XT3 Vvti 2.0L Petrol · VLZ 7361

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 22 February 2025 at 116,418 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have successfully maintained the vehicle to meet regulatory standards without allowing mechanical or structural issues to accumulate into recorded failures over the last four testing cycles. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-two-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per annum. Between August 2021 and February 2025, the car covered 14,355 miles, showing consistent but light usage patterns. The gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests shows an accumulation of 3,083 miles, suggesting infrequent but operation. While low mileage generally reduces wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine, it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods between uses. Despite the clean MOT record, an in-person inspection must focus on components susceptible to age rather than just mileage. A buyer should specifically check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which can perish over time regardless of distance driven. Given the age of the RAV4, a thorough check of the chassis and sills for hidden corrosion is essential to ensure structural integrity has not been compromised beyond surface level. The brakes should also be inspected for binding calipers or seized pistons, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface rust on the discs and seized hardware.