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LD08 LDV

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,835 mi
Last recorded148,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LDV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 148,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 148,835 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,231 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 126,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,795 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,175 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 23,164 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 16,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,386 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LD08 LDV is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD08 LDV registered?

LD08 LDV is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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