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LC08 VJL

2008 Lexus RX450H

Grey Electric 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,796 mi
Last recorded141,796 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX450H92,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VJL
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,796 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 136,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,632 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Oct 2021 120,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,383 miles

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

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 19 Jan 2017 77,587 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,142 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,613 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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LC08 VJL is a 2008 Lexus RX450H in Grey with a 3,456cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 92,910 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC08 VJL registered?

LC08 VJL is a 2008 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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