2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · KJ56 HEN
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 74,432 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ56 HEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 74,432 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.
KJ56 HEN 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 (KJ56 HEN) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KJ56 HEN Mileage History
- 10/06/202266,464 mi
- 09/06/202370,155 mi+3,691 mi
- 14/06/202474,286 mi+4,131 mi
- 16/07/202474,432 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 3,794 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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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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