2008 TOYOTA RAV42.2L Diesel

The 2008 Toyota RAV4 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 23 March 2026 at 133,649 miles, where the DVSA tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across the five-year record remains stable, with every annual examination from 21 March 2022 through to March 2026 returning a fault-free result. The vehicle shows no advisory entries, indicating previous owners addressed any wear before each test. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 107,582 miles at the 21 March 2022 test to 114,513 miles by 14 March 2023, then 120,907 miles on 25 March 2024, 127,624 miles on 25 March 2025, and finally 133,649 miles on 23 March 2026. Annual increments average roughly 6,500 miles, slightly below the 7,425 miles per year lifetime average, reflecting gentle yearly coverage with no abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation. The sparse but consistent record shows disciplined scheduling rather than deferred testing. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester logged no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet an eighteen-year-old chassis may harbour hidden rust in sills or subframes not visible during a brief examination. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for fatigue, as high-mileage wear on these parts escapes detection without strip-down. The absence of advisories on exhaust emissions and binding calipers suggests the drivetrain and braking systems performed within limits, but fluid condition and tyre sidewall cracking remain consumable items outside MOT scope. Prospective owners should verify service records to confirm routine oil changes and coolant replacement, given the mileage milestone beyond 130,000 miles.