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V21 LEO

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,604 mi
Last recorded48,604 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 LEO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,604 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 45,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 44,437 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 42,900 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 42,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,406 miles

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 and cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,960 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 30,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,497 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/5mm

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,189 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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V21 LEO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V21 LEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V21 LEO registered?

V21 LEO is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is V21 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 LEO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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