2007 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · WM07 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2 July 2026 at 76,600 miles. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a persistent issue with fluid containment. An oil leak has been flagged as non-excessive in the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating a long-term seepage that the previous owner has monitored rather than repaired. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,032 miles per year. The record shows consistent annual usage, with a steady increase from 39,272 miles in July 2014 to the current 76,600 miles. This low-intensity use likely contributed to the clean records seen between 2019 and 2021, though it can sometimes mask deterioration in rubber components and seals. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension and exhaust system. The history reveals a pattern of suspension failure, including a broken offside rear coil spring and fractured anti-roll bar linkage in June 2016, followed by heavily corroded rear coil springs in June 2018. The July 2025 test flagged a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, suggesting that suspension bushings and joints are reaching the end of their service life. The exhaust system has also shown recurring weakness. A minor leak from the middle exhaust box was noted in June 2022, and the silencer was flagged as deteriorated in July 2024. While these were passed as advisories or rectified quickly, the repetition suggests the exhaust piping is prone to corrosion. The persistent oil leak should be traced to determine if it originates from a simple gasket or a more serious engine seal failure.