At a Glance
The Ldv 400 has 76 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 400 (1996-2006) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 158K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Ldv 400 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 400 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Ldv 400 MOT Failures
Every reason Ldv 400 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 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 11.57% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 7.64% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.88% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 5.82% |
| 5 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.53% |
| 6 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.23% |
| 7 | Brake disc or drum worn | 5.11% |
| 8 | Front lamp not working | 4.10% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.63% |
| 10 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 3.22% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.15% |
| 12 | Exhaust system fault | 3.14% |
| 13 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 2.61% |
| 14 | Front suspension fault | 2.50% |
| 15 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.46% |
| 16 | Number plate lamp not working | 1.95% |
| 17 | Chassis condition | 1.88% |
| 18 | Track rod end worn | 1.52% |
| 19 | Fog lamp not working | 1.35% |
| 20 | Parking brake condition | 1.28% |
| 21 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.06% |
| 22 | Tyre condition | 0.81% |
| 23 | Headlamp fault | 0.76% |
| 24 | Position lamp not working | 0.72% |
| 25 | Rear suspension fault | 0.71% |
| 26 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.71% |
| 27 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.70% |
| 28 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.62% |
| 29 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.60% |
| 30 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.52% |
| 31 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.51% |
| 32 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.49% |
| 33 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.49% |
| 34 | Indicator fault | 0.46% |
| 35 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.44% |
| 36 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.38% |
| 37 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.38% |
| 38 | Seat belt condition | 0.34% |
| 39 | Rear lamp not working | 0.33% |
| 40 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.29% |
| 41 | Horn not working | 0.28% |
| 42 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.26% |
| 43 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.23% |
| 44 | Steering column fault | 0.23% |
| 45 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.22% |
| 46 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.21% |
| 47 | Brake fluid leak | 0.21% |
| 48 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.21% |
| 49 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.21% |
| 50 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.21% |
| 51 | Power steering pump fault | 0.19% |
| 52 | Drag link end worn | 0.18% |
| 53 | ABS fault | 0.17% |
| 54 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.17% |
| 55 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 56 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.15% |
| 57 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.15% |
| 58 | Towbar fault | 0.15% |
| 59 | Brake pedal fault | 0.13% |
| 60 | Steering free play excessive | 0.13% |
| 61 | Steering box fault | 0.12% |
| 62 | Steering lock fault | 0.12% |
| 63 | Electrical switch fault | 0.12% |
| 64 | Brake caliper fault | 0.11% |
| 65 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 66 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.10% |
| 67 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.10% |
| 68 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.10% |
| 69 | Suspension unit fault | 0.10% |
| 70 | Power steering ram fault | 0.09% |
| 71 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.08% |
| 72 | Propshaft fault | 0.08% |
| 73 | Spare wheel fault | 0.08% |
| 74 | Engine oil leak | 0.08% |
| 75 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.08% |
| 76 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.08% |
| 77 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.08% |
| 78 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 79 | Driveshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 80 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.07% |
| 81 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.07% |
| 82 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 83 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.07% |
| 84 | Front passenger door fault | 0.07% |
| 85 | Steering coupling worn | 0.07% |
| 86 | Stub axle worn | 0.07% |
| 87 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.06% |
| 88 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 89 | Passenger seat fault | 0.06% |
| 90 | Steering arm worn | 0.06% |
| 91 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.05% |
| 92 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 93 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.05% |
| 94 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.05% |
| 95 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 96 | Driver door fault | 0.05% |
| 97 | Driver seat fault | 0.05% |
| 98 | Dropside damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 99 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.05% |
| 100 | Access panel damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 101 | Speedometer fault | 0.05% |
| 102 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.05% |
| 103 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 104 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.05% |
| 105 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.05% |
| 106 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 107 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.04% |
| 108 | Steering damper fault | 0.04% |
| 109 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.04% |
| 110 | Spring saddle corroded | 0.04% |
| 111 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 112 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 113 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 114 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 115 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 116 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 117 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 118 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.03% |
| 119 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.03% |
| 120 | Steering shaft fault | 0.03% |
| 121 | Brake stationary pin worn | 0.03% |
| 122 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 123 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 124 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 125 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 126 | Brake valve fault | 0.02% |
| 127 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 128 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.02% |
| 129 | Steering drive system fault | 0.02% |
| 130 | Steering rack fault | 0.02% |
| 131 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.01% |
| 132 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 133 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 134 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 135 | Suspension air bellows damaged | 0.01% |
| 136 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 137 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 138 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 139 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 140 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 141 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 142 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 147 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 148 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 151 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 152 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 159 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 161 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 168 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 169 | Airbag warning light on | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Coil spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 172 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 174 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 177 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 178 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 179 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 180 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
Showing all 180 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ldv 400 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Ldv 400, 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 400 problems?
Based on analysis of 158K Ldv 400 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 76 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Ldv 400 generation has the most problems?
The Ldv 400 400 (1996-2006) (1989–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (104). 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 400?
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