2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · MJ57 WVT
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 127,038 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ57 WVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 127,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ57 WVT 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 (MJ57 WVT) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
MJ57 WVT Mileage History
- 25/10/2022107,781 mi
- 21/10/2023114,654 mi+6,873 mi
- 26/10/2024119,598 mi+4,944 mi
- 30/09/2025127,038 mi+7,440 mi
Average of roughly 6,567 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: Average
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