Ldv Pilot
From 593 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and 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.. 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 94 failures in 2024. 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 | 94 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 29 |
| 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. | 28 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 28 |
| 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 | 25 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 21 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 19 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 19 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 17 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52% of Pilot failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.9% 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 £205.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 62.2% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Pilots tested had between 75,424 and 128,076 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,216 median miles, the Pilot has 0.032 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 Pilot MOT pass rate?
The Ldv Pilot has a 69.8% MOT pass rate based on 593 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ldv Pilot?
The most common MOT failure on the Ldv Pilot 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 94 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ldv Pilot at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ldv Pilot is 95,216 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,424 and 128,076 miles.
Buying a used Pilot?
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 69.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £205 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 52% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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