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MJ08 DBV

2008 Lexus LS600H

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,897 mi
Last recorded204,897 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus LS600H82,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 DBV
MakeLexus
ModelLS600H
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 204,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 197,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 190,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 188,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 188,227 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 186,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 186,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 183,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 180,714 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear Tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear Tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 180,714 miles

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear Tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear Tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Fail 23 May 2016 180,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge with small cuts in worn area, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Pre-crash system warning light on

Pass 29 May 2015 177,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 171,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 163,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 155,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 140,022 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS600H?

Based on 7,675 MOT tests across 593 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
5,807
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 91
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 50
Headlamp aim too low 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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MJ08 DBV is a 2008 Lexus LS600H in Blue with a 4,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus LS600H models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 82,450 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 LS600H fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS600H typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus LS600H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ08 DBV is a 2008 Lexus LS600H, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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