2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · MV08 EYL

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failed MOT test on 19 June 2025 at 121,130 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening, transitioning from minor wear to critical structural and mechanical failures. The most recent inspection identified excessive corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear floor sections, alongside a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber and insufficient parking brake efficiency. These failures indicate that the structural integrity of the chassis has reached a point of significant deterioration. At 121,130 miles over 18 years, the RAV4 has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical domestic usage for its age. However, there is a notable gap in testing history between January 2021 and March 2023, during which the vehicle covered only 5,010 miles. Since the 2023 test, the mileage increased by roughly 3,500 miles in just two years. While the low annual mileage suggests light use, it has not prevented the accelerated progression of rustrelated issues seen in the recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside to determine the extent of the floorpan corrosion. The tester flagged general underbody corrosion in 2024, which has now manifested as excessive deterioration in 2025. Furthermore, the suspension shows a long history of wear, with worn bushes on anti-roll bar pins and suspension arm joints appearing across multiple tests between 2020 and 2021. The recurring issues with shock absorbers and the recent failure of the parking brake suggest that the braking and damping systems require comprehensive attention before the vehicle can be considered reliable.