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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the LDV 400. Check any 400 by registration number below.

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59.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.5%

vs LDV Avg

4

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

LDV 400 — MOT Reliability Overview

The LDV 400 has an average MOT pass rate of 59.8%, which is 5.5 percentage points below the LDV brand average of 65.3%. This suggests the 400 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used LDV 400, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the LDV 400 performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 36 vehicles

50.0%Below Average
LDV average: 65.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

24.1%

1996

Based on 44 vehicles

56.8%Below Average
LDV average: 65.3%
Dangerous Defects

11.1%

Retest Rate

27.8%

1995

Based on 53 vehicles

67.9%Average
LDV average: 65.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

9.8%

0

Based on 253 vehicles

64.4%Below Average
LDV average: 65.3%
Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

25.0%

Front Nearside

25.0%

Front Offside

22.2%

Other LDV Models

Compare MOT reliability across LDV models.

LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb

43.1% pass rate

LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb

44.9% pass rate

LDV V80

72.2% pass rate

LDV Maxus

63.8% pass rate

LDV 400 Convoy D Swb

68.3% pass rate

LDV Maxus 3.2 Cdi 95 Lwb

66.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for LDV 400

LDV 400 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the LDV 400 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the LDV 400?
The average MOT pass rate for the LDV 400 is 59.8% compared to the LDV average of 65.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a LDV 400?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the LDV 400 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 59.8%, the LDV 400 is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a LDV 400?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a LDV 400?
Typical mileage for the LDV 400: 92,751 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 400 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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