2008 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Diesel · RK08 FND
2008 Ssangyong Rexton (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 108,584 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK08 FND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 108,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK08 FND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ssangyong Rexton (RK08 FND) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK08 FND Mileage History
- 07/12/202397,870 mi
- 11/12/202397,872 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2024103,490 mi+5,618 mi
- 05/12/2025108,570 mi+5,080 mi
- 10/12/2025108,584 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SsangYong (KGM) SsangYong Rexton
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: SSANGYONG REXTON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 4WD Vacuum Hub Failure(Moderate)
On older Rexton models (pre-2017), the vacuum seals in the front hubs can perish, preventing 4WD engagement.
- Fuel Injector Seizure(Serious)
On the 2.7L diesel (Mercedes-derived), injectors can seize into the cylinder head, making them extremely difficult to replace.
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