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LJ08 XFT

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,107 mi
Last recorded151,107 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 XFT
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 139,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 111,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,687 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f lowers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,606 miles

Central Front position lamp(s) not working side marker n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front position lamp(s) not working side marker o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,178 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,178 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,940 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,306 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,143 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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LJ08 XFT is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 XFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 XFT registered?

LJ08 XFT is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LJ08 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 XFT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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