2008 Toyota RAV-4 2.2L Diesel · WU08 HHC

The 2008 Toyota RAV-4 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 26 June 2025 at 116,336 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a meaningful milestone. The preceding two tests in 2023 and 2024 each carried minor advisories, but the most recent test shows those issues have been resolved. The vehicle appears to have been in conscientious hands over the past two years, with no recurring faults and no new defects emerging. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Annualised across its life, the odometer reflects roughly 6,463 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical use for a vehicle of this age and class. The intervals between tests show steady accumulation: 3,630 miles between the September 2022 and August 2023 tests, and 6,884 miles between August 2023 and June 2024, suggesting a slight uptick in use during the latter period before stabilising. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps that would raise concerns about long periods of inactivity or odometer tampering. The 2024 advisory for a worn rear brake disc, noted as not excessively worn, indicates the braking system was approaching a threshold but remained within acceptable limits at that time. Given the clean pass in 2025 with no brake-related defects, the discs and pads have likely been replaced or have worn into an acceptable condition. Still, a buyer should physically inspect the rear braking setup, checking disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation for any sign of binding or uneven wear. The 2023 windscreen damage advisory and washer fluid failure were minor in nature, but verifying the current screen condition and washer jet function remains worthwhile. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underside inspection is advisable at this mileage and age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers on a vehicle that has covered over 116,000 miles will have endured significant cyclic loading. Corrosion around subframes, sills, and mounting points should be checked carefully, as structural integrity is paramount on a vehicle of this vintage. The exhaust system and its mountings also merit close attention, given the age-related risk of corrosion-related failures. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a vehicle that has been maintained to a reasonable standard, with recent evidence of proactive attention to defects.