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RX08 EPL

2008 Ldv Maxus

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

799,875 mi
Last recorded799,875 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 EPL
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 799,875 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 799,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 799,497 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 799,497 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 798,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 797,290 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 309,056 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 309,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 389,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 389,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 385,677 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 385,669 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 376,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 369,344 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 369,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 358,062 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 358,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,270 miles

h/brake hi

n/s front disc rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,086 miles

o/s/f brake disc hardening coming off on inner face

Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel very little reserve travel left

o/s/f brake disc hardening coming off on inner face

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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RX08 EPL is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX08 EPL, 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.

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What year was RX08 EPL registered?

RX08 EPL is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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