At a Glance
The Ldv 200 has 51 identified common problems across 4 generations, with the 200 (1996-2006) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 47K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Ldv 200 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Ldv 200 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Ldv 200 MOT Failures
Every reason Ldv 200 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exhaust system fault | 7.89% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.89% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.53% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 5.96% |
| 5 | Brake disc or drum worn | 4.76% |
| 6 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 4.71% |
| 7 | Suspension mounting corroded | 4.62% |
| 8 | Track rod end worn | 4.39% |
| 9 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.92% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.81% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.51% |
| 12 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.28% |
| 13 | Front lamp not working | 3.24% |
| 14 | Tyre condition | 2.74% |
| 15 | Number plate lamp not working | 2.36% |
| 16 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 2.18% |
| 17 | Fog lamp not working | 2.14% |
| 18 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.85% |
| 19 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.56% |
| 20 | Chassis condition | 1.39% |
| 21 | Rear lamp not working | 1.33% |
| 22 | Parking brake condition | 1.07% |
| 23 | Rear suspension fault | 0.96% |
| 24 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.78% |
| 25 | Indicator fault | 0.77% |
| 26 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.68% |
| 27 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.63% |
| 28 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.62% |
| 29 | Seat belt condition | 0.62% |
| 30 | Horn not working | 0.56% |
| 31 | Brake pedal fault | 0.56% |
| 32 | Front suspension fault | 0.53% |
| 33 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.52% |
| 34 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.41% |
| 35 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.41% |
| 36 | Drag link end worn | 0.40% |
| 37 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.39% |
| 38 | Position lamp not working | 0.39% |
| 39 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.34% |
| 40 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.29% |
| 41 | Driveshaft fault | 0.28% |
| 42 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.27% |
| 43 | Steering column fault | 0.27% |
| 44 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.26% |
| 45 | Headlamp fault | 0.24% |
| 46 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.24% |
| 47 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.22% |
| 48 | Electrical switch fault | 0.22% |
| 49 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.22% |
| 50 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.22% |
| 51 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.22% |
| 52 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.21% |
| 53 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.21% |
| 54 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.20% |
| 55 | Power steering pump fault | 0.19% |
| 56 | Steering box fault | 0.19% |
| 57 | Brake fluid leak | 0.18% |
| 58 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.18% |
| 59 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.18% |
| 60 | Spare wheel fault | 0.17% |
| 61 | Steering operation fault | 0.17% |
| 62 | Steering free play excessive | 0.16% |
| 63 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.15% |
| 64 | Steering coupling worn | 0.15% |
| 65 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.15% |
| 66 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.15% |
| 67 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.15% |
| 68 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.14% |
| 69 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.14% |
| 70 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.14% |
| 71 | Steering arm worn | 0.13% |
| 72 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.13% |
| 73 | Brake caliper fault | 0.12% |
| 74 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.12% |
| 75 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.12% |
| 76 | Steering shaft fault | 0.12% |
| 77 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.10% |
| 78 | Spring saddle corroded | 0.10% |
| 79 | Steering lock fault | 0.10% |
| 80 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.10% |
| 81 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 82 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.10% |
| 83 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 84 | Stub axle worn | 0.09% |
| 85 | Body security fault | 0.09% |
| 86 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 87 | Suspension unit fault | 0.07% |
| 88 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.07% |
| 89 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.06% |
| 90 | Towbar fault | 0.06% |
| 91 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 92 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 93 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 94 | Steering drive system fault | 0.05% |
| 95 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.04% |
| 96 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.03% |
| 97 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 98 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Speedometer fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Engine oil leak | 0.03% |
| 102 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.03% |
| 103 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 104 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 105 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.03% |
| 106 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 107 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.03% |
| 108 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 109 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 110 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.03% |
| 111 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Dropside damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 113 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.02% |
| 114 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 115 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 116 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.02% |
| 117 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.02% |
| 118 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 119 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 120 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 121 | Steering damper fault | 0.02% |
| 122 | Steering rack fault | 0.02% |
| 123 | Airbag warning light on | 0.01% |
| 124 | Brake stationary pin worn | 0.01% |
| 125 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 126 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 128 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.01% |
| 129 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 130 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 131 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 132 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 136 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | ABS fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 142 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 144 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Coil spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 151 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 155 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 156 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 159 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
Showing all 159 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ldv 200 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Ldv 200, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Ldv 200 problems?
Based on analysis of 47K Ldv 200 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 51 identified common problems across 4 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Ldv 200 generation has the most problems?
The Ldv 200 200 (1996-2006) (1996–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (65). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Ldv 200?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Ldv 200 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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