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LD08 LJN

2008 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,518 mi
Last recorded159,518 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LJN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 159,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 153,704 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

cap missing from brake master cylinder

Fail 20 Nov 2024 153,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlight out put reduced

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

cap missing from brake master cylinder

Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

filler cap missing from brake master cylinder resevoir

Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

brake master cylinder filler cap missing

Fail 14 Nov 2022 146,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

brake master cylinder filler cap missing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,996 miles

brake master cylinder filler cap missing

Fail 20 Oct 2021 139,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake master cylinder filler cap missing

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,830 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,508 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge And Perished

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,554 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

FRONT PADS WORN

REAR PADS WORN

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,554 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

FRONT PADS WORN

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

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,489 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,302 miles

centre seat belt stalk clip missing (seat belt not in use)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,386 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 29,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,545 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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LD08 LJN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LD08 LJN, 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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What year was LD08 LJN registered?

LD08 LJN is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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