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RX08 ESU

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

829,806 mi
Last recorded829,806 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 ESU
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 829,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 829,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 826,322 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 826,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 822,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 806,163 miles

Nearside C/V gaiter - pin-hole.

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

Nearside sidelight dim

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle measured at just under 2.1mtrs

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,993 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency @ minimum

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,678 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency @ minimum

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,419 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 72,419 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,835 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,727 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,115 miles

front disc worn

o/s/f tyre on limits

Fail 9 Aug 2012 36,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc worn

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,118 miles

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

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 ESU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White 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 ESU, 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 RX08 ESU registered?

RX08 ESU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RX08 ESU safe to buy?

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