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LJ08 LFA

2008 Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,003 mi
Last recorded172,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB73,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LFA
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 2.8T 95 SWB
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 172,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 150,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 150,359 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 117,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 78,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 46,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision is detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

had to pull hand brake up to get reading on rear wheels as rollers timed out

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,159 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,496 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 38,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,625 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,886 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Stop lamp not working 38
position lamp(s) not working 38
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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LJ08 LFA is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 73,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 LFA is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 2.8T 95 SWB, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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