2002 Daimler Super V8 4.0L Petrol · RN02 MLK
2002 Daimler Super V8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 33,544 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER SUPER V8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN02 MLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
- 33,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN02 MLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Daimler Super V8 (RN02 MLK) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RN02 MLK Mileage History
- 27/06/202233,233 mi
- 25/07/202333,544 mi+311 mi
Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daimler Daimler Super V8
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: DAIMLER SUPER V8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Plastic Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Fracture and Camshaft Mis-timing(Serious)
Early 4.0-litre AJ-V8 engines (AJ26S and AJ27S) in the X308 Daimler Super V8 were fitted from the factory with plastic-bodied secondary camshaft timing chain tensioners. Over time, engine oil heat cycles and mechanical fatigue embrittle the nylon plastic bodies and slipper shoes. The plastic body cracks or breaks away completely, allowing the timing chain to slacken and jump sprocket teeth on startup. In the worst cases, the camshaft skips multiple teeth, causing the valves to strike the pistons and destroying the cylinder head. Upgrading to robust metal-bodied third-generation tensioners with shorter bolts is an essential preventative modification.
- Rear Lower Wishbone and Hub Carrier Bush Wear Causing Wandering and MOT Failure(Moderate)
Both the X308 and X350 generations of the Daimler Super V8 utilise an independent rear suspension layout featuring multi-link arms, aluminium wishbones, and rubber-metal bushes. The immense torque (up to 400 lb-ft) of the supercharged powertrain combined with UK potholes and speed bumps places enormous stress on the lower wishbone bushes and hub carrier ball joints. The rubber perishes and develops excessive play, allowing the rear wheels to steer passively under acceleration and braking. In addition to creating an unsettling floaty sensation on motorways, worn bushes result in MOT failure and rapid inner tyre shoulder scrubbing.
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- Plastic Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Fracture and Camshaft Mis-timingSerious
Early 4.0-litre AJ-V8 engines (AJ26S and AJ27S) in the X308 Daimler Super V8 were fitted from the factory with plastic-bodied secondary camshaft timing chain tensioners. Over time, engine oil heat cycles and mechanical fatigue embrittle the nylon plastic bodies and slipper shoes. The plastic body cracks or breaks away completely, allowing the timing chain to slacken and jump sprocket teeth on startup. In the worst cases, the camshaft skips multiple teeth, causing the valves to strike the pistons and destroying the cylinder head. Upgrading to robust metal-bodied third-generation tensioners with shorter bolts is an essential preventative modification.
- Rear Lower Wishbone and Hub Carrier Bush Wear Causing Wandering and MOT FailureModerate
Both the X308 and X350 generations of the Daimler Super V8 utilise an independent rear suspension layout featuring multi-link arms, aluminium wishbones, and rubber-metal bushes. The immense torque (up to 400 lb-ft) of the supercharged powertrain combined with UK potholes and speed bumps places enormous stress on the lower wishbone bushes and hub carrier ball joints. The rubber perishes and develops excessive play, allowing the rear wheels to steer passively under acceleration and braking. In addition to creating an unsettling floaty sensation on motorways, worn bushes result in MOT failure and rapid inner tyre shoulder scrubbing.
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