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LK57 MWL

2008 Lexus LS460

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,830 mi
Last recorded165,830 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus LS46066,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 MWL
MakeLexus
ModelLS460
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 165,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating (front arm of two)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 164,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 158,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,488 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 154,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 147,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 143,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 135,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,904 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,742 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS460?

Based on 6,784 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
5,144
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 55
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
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LK57 MWL is a 2008 Lexus LS460 in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus LS460 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 66,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS460 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK57 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS460 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus LS460 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK57 MWL is a 2008 Lexus LS460, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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