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Dodge Nitro

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,777 cc

LX08 XASMOT history

LX08 XAS is a black diesel Dodge Nitro first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,520 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 XAS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Dodge
Model
Nitro
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,777 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 XAS was last recorded at 143,520 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,515 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,520 miles
  • 2024 – 133,424 miles
  • 2023 – 130,734 miles
  • 2022 – 125,152 miles
  • 2021 – 121,335 miles
  • 2019 – 112,403 miles
  • 2018 – 102,926 miles
  • 2017 – 91,719 miles
  • 2016 – 84,307 miles
  • 2015 – 74,457 miles
  • 2014 – 62,850 miles
  • 2013 – 51,312 miles
  • 2012 – 36,340 miles
  • 2011 – 29,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,520 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes x2 offside/nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre pressure warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,520 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,520 miles
    Test number
    206616095117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,515 miles (+10,091)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,515 miles
    Test number
    398698468399
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Cloudy (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Cloudy (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,424 miles (+2,690)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,424 miles
    Test number
    939277983751
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    903359191136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,734 miles (+5,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    532257089562
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass125,152 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,152 miles
    Test number
    628371566329
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,335 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    984641665432
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes x2 offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess x2 (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  8. Fail121,335 miles (+8,932)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    309205406269
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes x2 offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess x2 (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  9. Pass112,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    725897082152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,403 miles (+34)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    654478260017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,369 miles (+9,443)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    918712694694
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    392148436884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,926 miles (+11,207)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    953355585699
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass91,719 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    618969408029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail91,718 miles (+7,411)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    706761785791
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass84,307 miles (+9,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,307 miles
    Test number
    188104549644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    848050285169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,457 miles (+11,607)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    647300985114
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil low

  19. Pass62,850 miles (+11,538)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    936351774135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs slightly rusty

  20. Pass51,312 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    467671793158
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front brake disc badly corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake disc badly corroded

  21. Fail51,312 miles (+14,972)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    536220493150
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front brake disc badly corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake disc badly corroded

  22. Pass36,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    358682392109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,340 miles (+6,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    116898582192
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass29,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,644 miles
    Test number
    359207601300
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LX08 XAS

Does LX08 XAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 XAS expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 XAS?
The MOT on LX08 XAS expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 XAS done?
LX08 XAS was recorded at 143,520 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 8,511 miles a year.
Has LX08 XAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 XAS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 XAS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX08 XAS find?
LX08 XAS passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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