2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · GX08 ETZ
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 115,692 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX08 ETZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
- 115,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX08 ETZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (GX08 ETZ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
GX08 ETZ Mileage History
- 24/05/2022102,220 mi
- 03/05/2023109,141 mi+6,921 mi
- 03/05/2023109,141 mi
- 20/05/2024115,692 mi+6,551 mi
Average of roughly 6,769 miles per year across 4 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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