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BU08 ORZ

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

743,792 mi
Last recorded743,792 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ORZ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 743,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Van is leaning to the right.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 736,063 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 736,054 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Inadequate material used to mount seat (too thin metal) (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 732,126 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Seat in the rear is not to be used to carry passengers

Fail 26 Oct 2023 732,126 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Seat in the rear is not to be used to carry passengers

Pass 22 Oct 2022 93,861 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,299 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear other brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 129,281 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear other brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

one horn push button working

Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

one horn push button working

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,441 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken (taped over) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken (taped over) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2018 100,434 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven low performance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure upper attachment corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,801 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

damage to o/s/f wing

wear on front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,800 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on both front brake pipes

damage to o/s/f wing

wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,169 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 67,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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BU08 ORZ is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 ORZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU08 ORZ is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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