Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d reliable?

Based on MOT data from 539 vehicles, the 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d (2008)

539 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.5% first-time pass rate

2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d

CarHunch analysed 539 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2008 RAV4 XTR D-4D diesel falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76% first-time pass rate—4 percentage points below the national benchmark—suggesting more than the typical number of owners encounter issues at MOT time. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures aren't safety-critical.

At nearly 136,000 miles median, these vehicles show predictable wear for their age, and the 1.34 average failures per test tell you to expect routine maintenance costs rather than major surprises. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether failures cluster around specific components—brakes, suspension, or emissions equipment—so you know what to budget for.

The 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

81.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.34

Over 6.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

135k

Middle half: 110k–158k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 539 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d

Based on MOT data from 539 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	533	81.5%	1.33

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,229 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36.8%

452

Black 33.2%

408

Silver 23.4%

287

Blue 6.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

134,898

typical

109,612

low mileage

157,615

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d vehicles fall between 109,612 and 157,615 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 109,612 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 109,612–157,615 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4ds sit.

⚠ Over 212,780 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4d — Still on the Road

Most 2008 Toyota Rav4 Xtr D 4ds are still being driven.

302 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.34

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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