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LC08 MLU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,895 mi
Last recorded165,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MLU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 165,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 154,725 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 154,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 142,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr inner edges stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust rear flange badly deteriorated

wear offside rear "D" bush

Fail 3 Oct 2023 142,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr inner edges stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust rear flange badly deteriorated

wear offside rear "D" bush

Fail 11 Sep 2023 142,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr inner edges stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,999 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust Joint Weak

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 129,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust Joint Weak

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth SPLIT ON EDGE (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust joint weak

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 118,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track /tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded / thin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,649 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,254 miles

Both front suspension Rear bushes cracked/perished

Centre/rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,254 miles

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

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

Both front suspension Rear bushes cracked/perished

Centre/rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

power steering rack slightly damp

Fail 16 Aug 2018 95,421 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,755 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNEER EDGES

EMMISSIONS TO LOW TO REGISTER ON EMMISSIONS ANALYZER

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,656 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,505 miles

Both Front Shocker Dust Covers Split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,519 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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LC08 MLU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 MLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC08 MLU registered?

LC08 MLU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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