2008 Lexus LS460 4.6L Petrol · GV08 LNP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in June 2025 at 106,856 miles resulted in a pass, following a failure just one month prior. This suggests the owner addressed the identified issues with the suspension and tyres immediately after they were flagged. While the current status is stable, the recurring nature of mechanical-related failures indicates that components are only replaced once they reach a critical failure point. At 18 years old, the recorded 106,856 miles represent a low annual average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage profile often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 12,304 miles, showing a significant spike in usage compared to previous years. Such periods of standing between tests can lead to the drying of seals and the perished of perished, as seen in the suspension records. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension and braking system. The nearside front lower ball joint dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated in 2023 and failed again in 2025, meaning the buyer should check for play in the ball joints and damage to the bushings. The excessive fluctuation of the front service brakes recorded in 2024 suggests thin or warped rotor discs, which should be measured for thickness and surface uniformity to ensure they have been replaced or resurfaced since that failure. The rear prop shaft flexible coupling was flagged for deterioration in 2024; this component should be inspected for cracks or tearing in the rubber to prevent potential drivetrain failure. Given the history of tyres being at the legal limit in both 2023 and 2025, the buyer must verify the age and tread depth of all four tyres. Low mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot in sidewalls which is not always visible during a standard MOT depth check.