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BU56 LBX

2007 Ldv Maxus

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ldv Maxus79,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 LBX
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust hangers corroded

general corrosion /underbody of vehicle/including some suspension parts

Fail 22 May 2026 125,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced understep 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust hangers corroded

general corrosion /underbody of vehicle/including some suspension parts

Pass 10 May 2025 124,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 123,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 122,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front washers weak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear Handbrake travel high

Pass 26 May 2022 120,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged/cracked

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged/cracked

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear stop lamp lens covered with tape

Fail 8 Jan 2021 115,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear stop lamp lens covered with tape

Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,835 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear stop lamp lens secured with tape

Fail 6 Feb 2020 109,835 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear stop lamp lens secured with tape

Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,685 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,057 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear light slightly cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2016 85,139 miles

Offside Rear Light broken

Fail 28 Dec 2016 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light broken

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,441 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,441 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 58,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,872 miles

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Centre Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 58,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers sunvisor missing

engine leaking oil

handbrake return spring snapped

unable to inspect inner front brake pads

Fail 21 Jan 2012 52,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,423 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BU56 LBX is a 2007 Ldv Maxus in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 79,783 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 BU56 LBX, 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 19 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU56 LBX is a 2007 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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