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ML08 XZJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,764 mi
Last recorded169,764 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XZJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 169,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 164,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 164,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 159,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 155,488 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracked and perished, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 151,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 146,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 131,899 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 131,899 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 126,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 122,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,255 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

slight distortion to rear tyres tread

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,627 miles

front tyres wearing to manufactures wear markers

slight crack in o/s/r fog lamp lense

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,627 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing to manufactures wear markers

slight crack in o/s/r fog lamp lense

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt not tested fully due to stalk not accessable

engine oil low level

Pass 22 May 2012 25,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 25,304 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front brake discs pitted with corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 16,462 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 16,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ML08 XZJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 ML08 XZJ, 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 ML08 XZJ registered?

ML08 XZJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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