2008 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SM08 XRH
2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,228 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 XRH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 128,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 XRH 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 (SM08 XRH) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SM08 XRH Mileage History
- 20/09/2022103,801 mi
- 23/09/2023112,738 mi+8,937 mi
- 11/10/2025128,228 mi+15,490 mi
Average of roughly 7,989 miles per year across 3 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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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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