2010 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · VO60 CZR

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding consumable components, despite passing its most recent test on 16 July 2025 at 186,025 miles. While the car remains roadworthy, the MOT history shows a clear progression of wear. The 2025 test flagged thinning front brake pads and pitted or scored brake discs on both the nearside and offside front. This follows similar advisories for pitted brake discs in the July 2024 test at 179,512 miles. The presence of perishing or cracking rear tyres in both the 2024 and 2025 inspections suggests a pattern of deferred replacement for rubber components. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 157,787 miles in August 2022 to 186,025 miles in July 2025. This steady progression indicates the vehicle has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for long periods. The absence of significant gaps in the testing schedule suggests the owner has maintained a regular inspection routine, even if mechanical repairs have lagged behind the advisory notices. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The recurring advisories for pitted brake discs and thinning pads indicate that the front braking assembly is nearing the end of its service life. The 2024 test also noted worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, which may have progressed since that time. Given the high mileage, the buyer should check for any play in the steering components and inspect the rear tyres for sidewall cracking. The mechanical history suggests the vehicle has been driven until defects become apparent during annual inspections. While the 2022 and 2023 tests showed no defects, the recent consecutive years of advisories for brakes, tyres, and suspension bushes indicate that the vehicle is entering a phase of more frequent component replacement. An inspection of the underbody for corrosion would also be prudent, as high-mileage vehicles of this age often show signs of structural wear alongside these consumable issues.