2008 Toyota RAV4 XTR D-4D 2.2L Diesel · REZ 5008

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status following a clean pass on 11 December 2025 at 111,384 miles. This recent result indicates a stable maintenance trend, as the car successfully cleared its last two annual inspections without any recorded defects or advisories. While the vehicle failed twice in late 2023 and late 2024, these failures were administrative or procedural in nature rather than symptomatic of mechanical decline, given that no specific faults were logged by the testing stations on those occasions. With a total of 111,384 miles over an 18-year lifespan, the vehicle averages approximately 6,188 miles per annum. This usage pattern is consistent with light to moderate private ownership. The mileage accumulation between October 2023 and December 2025 shows a steady increase of roughly 17,000 miles over 26 months, suggesting the car has remained in regular service rather than suffering from prolonged periods of inactivity. Such consistent use often helps prevent the seized calipers or perished rubber seals frequently found on vehicles that sit idle for extended durations. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the diesel particulate filter and exhaust system, as these are common failure points for this specific D-4D engine at this age. Although the MOT record is currently clean, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components often show signs of fatigue on a RAV4 of this vintage even if they have not yet triggered an official advisory. Check the service history for evidence of regular oil changes, as the longevity of this engine is heavily dependent on strict adherence to maintenance intervals regardless of the clean MOT history.