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LJ08 LCE

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,813 mi
Last recorded144,813 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LCE
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,813 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop-shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 144,778 miles

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop-shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 138,350 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop-shaft front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

parking brake effort requirements only just met

Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread feathered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 132,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread feathered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,119 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 117,135 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint noisey

Pass 19 Apr 2021 111,882 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 111,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 106,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 106,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn leaf spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn leaf spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under truck is muddy

Pass 14 May 2019 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under truck is muddy

Fail 13 May 2019 101,099 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over axel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under truck is muddy

Pass 10 May 2018 95,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2018 95,953 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2017 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2016 85,930 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 79,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has chunk taken from the side wall but doesnt show the cords

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has chunk taken from the side wall but doesnt show the cords

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,143 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn very close to 1.6mm lagel limit

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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LJ08 LCE is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,151 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 Isuzu Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 LCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ08 LCE is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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