Ldv 400
From 390 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 30 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 23 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 23 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 20 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 17 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 16 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 30.2% of 400 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 28.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £158.
Ldv 400 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 776 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 776. At this rate, roughly 10.4 years until none remain. Now at 14.1% of its peak (57,518 in 2004 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,042 | 7,040 | +0 | -51 | -51 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,067 | 7,066 | +0 | -70 | -70 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,126 | 7,077 | +0 | -244 | -244 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,162 | 7,285 | +0 | -411 | -411 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,278 | 7,580 | +0 | -157 | -157 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,345 | 7,670 | +0 | -88 | -88 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,358 | 7,745 | +0 | -69 | -69 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,450 | 7,722 | +0 | -62 | -62 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Convoy D Lwb | Petrol | 541 | 57% |
| 400 Convoy Td Lwb | Gas | 353 | 37% |
| 400 Series D 3.5T | Diesel | 50 | 5% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all 400s tested had between 51,769 and 112,321 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 72,949 median miles, the 400 has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ldv models
| Ldv Maxus | 63% |
| Ldv V80 | 72.3% |
| Ldv Convoy | 62.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ldv 400 MOT pass rate?
The Ldv 400 has a 60.3% MOT pass rate based on 390 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ldv 400?
The most common MOT failure on the Ldv 400 is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Ldv 400s are on UK roads?
There are 1,042 Ldv 400s currently licensed on UK roads, with 7,040 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ldv 400 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ldv 400 is 72,949 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 51,769 and 112,321 miles.
Buying a used 400?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 60.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £158 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 30.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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