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GV08 LSD

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,048 mi
Last recorded91,048 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LSD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,081 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS Light on orange

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,939 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,614 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,890 miles

engine cover, under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,324 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f +n/s/r tyres damage/worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,568 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 12,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 9,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 9,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

water in offside front headlamp and side lamp unit

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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GV08 LSD is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 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 Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 LSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV08 LSD is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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