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LB08 ZBY

2008 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,717 mi
Last recorded128,717 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ZBY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 128,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 128,717 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 122,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 114,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 109,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,541 miles

Both front shock absorber dust bellows deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 101,532 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front shock absorber dust bellows deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck starting to show signs of corrosion

rear suspension and subframe starting to show signs of corrosion but not yet excessive

Fail 5 Feb 2021 93,727 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Seat belt missing centre clasp probably stuck under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck starting to show signs of corrosion

rear suspension and subframe starting to show signs of corrosion but not yet excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,590 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 46,542 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,030 miles

steering coloumn has play

Pass 9 May 2011 26,281 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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LB08 ZBY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB08 ZBY, 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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LB08 ZBY is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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