Ldv 400 Convoy D Lwb
From 294 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 sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, 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, caused 26 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 sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 26 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 25 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 14 |
| 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. | 13 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 29.8% of 400 Convoy D Lwb failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.5% 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 £148.
Typical mileage
Half of all 400 Convoy D Lwbs tested had between 62,479 and 107,519 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 83,491 median miles, the 400 Convoy D Lwb has 0.049 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 Convoy D Lwb MOT pass rate?
The Ldv 400 Convoy D Lwb has a 59.2% MOT pass rate based on 294 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ldv 400 Convoy D Lwb?
The most common MOT failure on the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lwb is 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, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a Ldv 400 Convoy D Lwb at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ldv 400 Convoy D Lwb is 83,491 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 62,479 and 107,519 miles.
Buying a used 400 Convoy D Lwb?
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 59.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £148 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 29.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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