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H12 LVD

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,212 mi
Last recorded172,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 LVD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 172,212 miles

Front Parking brake has quite a bit of travel, advise getting it adjusted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 166,521 miles

Central Front Inner Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment H/BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING to much travel (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 159,535 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NSR rear diff driveshaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 152,668 miles

Central Rear Inner Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERRISHED IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERRISHED IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 152,668 miles

Central Rear Inner Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour HEAVILY DISCOLOURED (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERRISHED IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour HEAVILY DISCOLOURED (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERRISHED IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 145,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 145,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,038 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 139,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 130,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,775 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS SMALL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 122,775 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS SMALL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,367 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 110,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured & worn off on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,783 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,343 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,863 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,439 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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H12 LVD is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H12 LVD, 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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H12 LVD is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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