Ldv Maxus
VanFrom 8,552 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Maxuss fare better: 2009 models pass at 66.7% vs 62.7% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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 and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 731 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 731 |
| 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 | 665 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 443 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 328 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 313 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 310 |
| 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. | 301 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 291 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 276 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 271 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.2% of Maxus failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 49.5% 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 £189.
Ldv Maxus on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 600 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 600. At this rate, roughly 10.6 years until none remain. Now at 31.8% of its peak (20,015 in 2010 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,012 | 3,351 | +0 | -119 | -119 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,143 | 3,339 | +0 | -105 | -105 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,214 | 3,373 | +0 | -164 | -164 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,352 | 3,399 | +0 | -212 | -212 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,585 | 3,378 | +0 | -163 | -163 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,720 | 3,406 | +0 | -174 | -174 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,880 | 3,420 | +0 | -168 | -168 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,040 | 3,428 | +0 | -170 | -170 |
9 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxus 3.5T 120 Lwb | Diesel | 919 | 36% |
| Maxus 3.5T 95 Lwb | Diesel | 394 | 16% |
| Maxus 3.5 Cdi 95 Lwb | Diesel | 388 | 15% |
| Maxus 2.8T 95 Swb | Diesel | 256 | 10% |
| Maxus 2.8 Cdi 95 Swb | Diesel | 171 | 7% |
| Maxus 3.5 Cdi 120 Lwb | Diesel | 148 | 6% |
| Maxus 2.8T 120 Swb | Diesel | 136 | 5% |
| Maxus 3.5T 135 Lwb | Diesel | 63 | 2% |
| Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-Bus | Diesel | 54 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2008 | 64.3% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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 |
| 2007 | 62.3% | 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2006 | 60.6% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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 |
1 earlier years
| 2005 | 62.7% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Maxuss tested had between 78,045 and 108,417 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,177 median miles, the Maxus has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ldv models
| Ldv V80 | 72.3% |
| Ldv Convoy | 62.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ldv Maxus MOT pass rate?
The Ldv Maxus has a 63% MOT pass rate based on 8,552 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ldv Maxus?
The most common MOT failure on the Ldv Maxus is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 731 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Ldv Maxuss are on UK roads?
There are 3,012 Ldv Maxuss currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,351 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ldv Maxus at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ldv Maxus is 100,177 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 78,045 and 108,417 miles.
Buying a used Maxus?
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 63% pass rate and an average repair bill of £189 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.