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BU08 UBS

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 102,837 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,815 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,349 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2025 99,130 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,357 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 80,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 65,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,079 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,135 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,799 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 31,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,360 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,584 miles

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 UBS is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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