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GV08 LNC

2008 Lexus Ls

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,688 mi
Last recorded147,688 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LNC
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 147,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 144,721 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 144,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, due to the opaque headlamp lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides due to the distorted projected beam patterns. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides effecting the projected beam patterns. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of the tyre. inner cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 134,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,444 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 96,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pad warring indicate is low

Pass 16 May 2018 87,215 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,802 miles

advise warning light on dashboard

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,258 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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GV08 LNC is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 LNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 LNC registered?

GV08 LNC is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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