2017 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Diesel · WM17 AAO

The 2026‑04‑08 MOT at 121,543 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. Since the 2021 failure, the vehicle has passed every subsequent test, indicating a stable maintenance pattern and no repeat of the serious brake disc weakening noted in 2021, while the earlier 2020‑06‑02 failure involved only an insufficient windscreen washer jet. The mileage trajectory shows a marked increase from 50,708 miles in June 2020 to 121,543 miles by April 2026, averaging 13,505 miles per year, which is high for a 2017 model. The jump from 53,478 miles in April 2021 to 73,820 miles in April 2022 represents a 20,342‑mile increase in a single year, suggesting either intensive use or extended periods of standing that may have accelerated wear, though later years show more regular intervals. Recurring inner‑edge tyre wear on both front and rear positions (2021, 2022, 2025) points to possible mis‑alignment or worn suspension bushes, while the 2021 failure of front and rear brake discs for serious weakening was not repeated in later tests, indicating that the brakes have been serviced or replaced. The 2021 fitting of undertrays that obscured underside components also warrants inspection for hidden rust or damage. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and alignment geometry, verify tyre tread depth and wear pattern, inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads for cracks or thinning, check the rear brake assembly for binding calipers, and look for structural rust behind the undertrays and along the chassis rails. Confirmation of a sound exhaust system and functional washer jets should also be part of the in‑person assessment.