2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · LN08 XNE
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,718 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN08 XNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 114,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN08 XNE 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 (LN08 XNE) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
LN08 XNE Mileage History
- 25/04/202396,682 mi
- 26/04/2024107,024 mi+10,342 mi
- 01/05/2024107,036 mi+12 mi
- 17/06/2025114,718 mi+7,682 mi
- 17/06/2025114,718 mi
Average of roughly 8,404 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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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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