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BD08 UMK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,204 mi
Last recorded171,204 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UMK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 171,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 166,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 159,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 159,281 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 151,263 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe, and suspension components all round

Offside Offside sidestep corroded in multiple places. Offside front of sidestep bent (around jacking point).

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 151,075 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

General corrosion to rear subframe, and suspension components all round

Offside Offside sidestep corroded in multiple places. Offside front of sidestep bent (around jacking point).

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,786 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 145,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 140,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 130,179 miles

FUEL LEAK FROM FILLER NECK

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 130,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working all lamps out possible break switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL LEAK FROM FILLER NECK

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,852 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,852 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,304 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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BD08 UMK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 UMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 UMK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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