2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · AO08 CVP
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 153,538 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AO08 CVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 153,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 CVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (AO08 CVP) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO08 CVP Mileage History
- 11/01/2022130,664 mi
- 04/01/2023138,110 mi+7,446 mi
- 11/01/2024148,040 mi+9,930 mi
- 17/01/2024148,048 mi+8 mi
- 15/01/2025153,538 mi+5,490 mi
Average of roughly 7,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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