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BX08 MZL

2008 Ldv Maxus

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,100 mi
Last recorded74,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MZL
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,100 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner / outer /both side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 74,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner / outer /both side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2017 72,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or out side (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported below vehicle? (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n.s. plus o.s.r. & @ rear above unused heater pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding n.s. & o.s.r. when rear wheels are raised (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,944 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs rusty

engine management light on

n/s/r bump stop close to axle

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle very close to bomp stop on n/s/r

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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BX08 MZL is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX08 MZL, 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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What year was BX08 MZL registered?

BX08 MZL is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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