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LJ08 LCG

2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests46 (35 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.1%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB87,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LCG
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5T 95 LWB
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

35 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 113,542 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2026 111,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,791 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 108,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear bottom of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 101,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,357 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 96,257 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 93,392 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 93,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 89,614 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,952 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,458 miles

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 30 May 2019 52,192 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S and N/S rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 52,852 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S and N/S rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,998 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 42,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure Above step. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 36,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,196 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 24,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,536 miles

Front ABS cable clips loose

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

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 13,044 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 12,726 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 12,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 7,056 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 3,038 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,504 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,594 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 5,945 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB?

Based on 5,087 MOT tests across 470 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,781
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 301
Registration plate lamp not working 180
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 170
position lamp(s) not working 165
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 141
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LJ08 LCG is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.1%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 87,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 LCG is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.5T 95 LWB, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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