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LR08 WLO

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,707 mi
Last recorded188,707 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WLO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 188,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 188,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 180,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 173,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 161,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,415 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 126,411 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 109,031 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 97,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 88,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 79,145 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 79,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 68,954 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 54,768 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 54,768 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,965 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 19,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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LR08 WLO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 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 Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 WLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR08 WLO registered?

LR08 WLO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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