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LJ05 APK

2005 Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,924 mi
Last recorded153,924 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB78,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 APK
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 153,924 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle rusty esp sills and front cross member

Pass 14 Oct 2024 151,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

sills rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2023 148,056 miles

bottom ball joint dust covers in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror in poor condition

play in steering rack joints and track rod ends

rear brake pipes rusty

sills rusty

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2023 148,056 miles

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

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

bottom ball joint dust covers in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror in poor condition

play in steering rack joints and track rod ends

rear brake pipes rusty

sills rusty

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,112 miles

both front ball joint dust covers heavily perished

nearside headlight aim poor

nearside mirror cover repaired with tape

offside door mirror in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

sills rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2022 145,112 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front ball joint dust covers heavily perished

nearside headlight aim poor

nearside mirror cover repaired with tape

offside door mirror in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

sills rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2021 143,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill just outside 30cm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 140,276 miles

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

Nearside step holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2020 140,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside step holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,212 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing but not sharp

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp taped up but no white lights showing

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,553 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes flexi to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet handle broken opened with pliers

engine management lamp on

speedo iluminates but rest of dash dosnt

Pass 8 May 2015 125,515 miles

Light corrosion to suspension components

N/s mirror casing damaged

Slight weap to both front shock absorbers

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 4 Apr 2014 123,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front shocks weaping

Damage to both outer sills

General light corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Some deterioration to suspension ball joint dust covers

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,637 miles

Both front shocks weaping

Damage to both outer sills

General light corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Some deterioration to suspension ball joint dust covers

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 6 Nov 2012 117,748 miles

Both front shock absorbers weaping

Brake pedal pad worn

Engine oil leaks

Noise from upper steering column

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Park travel high for model

Some corrosion to both front brake hose ferules

Squeal and grind from rear brakes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,748 miles

Both front shock absorbers weaping

Brake pedal pad worn

Engine oil leaks

Noise from upper steering column

Park travel high for model

Some corrosion to both front brake hose ferules

Squeal and grind from rear brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,328 miles

Evidence of oil on power steering pipework

Light misting of oil to both front shock absorbers

Small crack front number plate

Some damage to both sills

Some grab on rear brakes

Some inbalance to front brakes

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,328 miles

Evidence of oil on power steering pipework

Light misting of oil to both front shock absorbers

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Small crack front number plate

Some damage to both sills

Some grab on rear brakes

Some inbalance to front brakes

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 96,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Some damage to both sill panels

Some damage to n/s/f crossmenber and chassis end

Some light scoring and corrosion to front discs

Fail 8 Jul 2009 96,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Some damage to both sill panels

Some damage to n/s/f crossmenber and chassis end

Some light scoring and corrosion to front discs

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,593 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB?

Based on 2,923 MOT tests across 272 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
7,399
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
272
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
position lamp(s) not working 87
Stop lamp not working 84
fog lamp not working 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
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LJ05 APK is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 78,851 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 Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 APK is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 SWB, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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