2008 Lexus Ls460 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Lexus Ls460 passed 84.4% of its 365 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.4% fail rate), the 2008 Ls460 comes out 10.7pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.9%) and lighting & signalling (6.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, wipers and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 34 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Ls460 fails 12.5% of the time in the 30-60k band and 16.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 22.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.9% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.0% | 11 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 34 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 22.5% | 82 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.6% | 57 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.2% | 52 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 21 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 13 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 40 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 128 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 74 | 18.9% |
| 120-150k | 39 | 23.1% |
| 150k+ | 75 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 10.1% |
| 2022 | 71 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 79 | 22.8% |
| 2024 | 73 | 15.1% |
| 2025 | 73 | 17.8% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Ls460
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (6.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Lexus Ls460s pass their MOT?
84.4% of the 365 2008 Lexus Ls460 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Lexus Ls460?
Suspension, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.6%).
Does the 2008 Ls460 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 30-60k band to 16.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 365 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.