2008 Ssangyong Rexton 2.7L Petrol · RX08 AEM
2008 Ssangyong Rexton (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 90,882 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SSANGYONG REXTON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX08 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 90,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX08 AEM 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 (RX08 AEM) between May 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RX08 AEM Mileage History
- 03/05/202285,841 mi
- 06/05/202285,844 mi+3 mi
- 09/05/202390,022 mi+4,178 mi
- 11/05/202390,025 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/202390,882 mi+857 mi
Average of roughly 3,275 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: Below 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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