2008 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · FG58 DVB

This 2008 Toyota RAV-4 presents a stable mechanical trend across its recorded MOT history, with the most recent test on 6 June 2024 at 109,037 miles passing cleanly with no defects recorded. The pattern across 2022, 2023, and 2024 shows consistent passes following initial failures, suggesting minor issues were rectified promptly before retest. The maintenance trajectory appears steady rather than worsening, though the absence of any recorded defects across multiple tests warrants scrutiny as much as reassurance. A vehicle of this age with zero advisories could indicate thorough upkeep, or it could point to tests conducted at a lenient station. The record alone does not confirm either scenario. The mileage progression is coherent and unremarkable. Between the May 2022 test at 89,346 miles and the May 2023 test at 97,002 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 7,656 miles over twelve months. From May 2023 to June 2024, it added approximately 12,035 miles, indicating a modest increase in annual use. There are no suspicious gaps or abrupt jumps in the odometer readings that would suggest clocking or prolonged inactivity. The recorded mileage of 109,037 miles aligns with the roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year expected for an eighteen-year-old vehicle of this type. The most recent MOT certificate expired on 5 June 2025, meaning this vehicle has been without a valid test certificate for over a year as of today's date. Any buyer should treat it as untested and unroadworthy until a fresh examination is completed. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on structural corrosion around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as these are common failure areas on RAV-4s of this generation. Brake disc and pad condition, tyre age and wear, and the operation of all suspension bushes and coil springs should be verified physically. Exhaust integrity and emissions performance also merit close attention, as a year of unmonitored use can degrade components that were borderline at the last test.