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LM08 LVW

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,822 mi
Last recorded154,822 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 LVW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 154,822 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 154,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 145,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 145,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 135,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,239 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,655 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 97,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,221 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 84,221 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,269 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,125 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,976 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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LM08 LVW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM08 LVW, 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 LM08 LVW registered?

LM08 LVW is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is LM08 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 LVW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM08 LVW have outstanding finance?

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