At a Glance
The Ldv Maxus has 65 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Maxus (2005-2009) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 201K 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 Maxus 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 Maxus generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Ldv Maxus MOT Failures
Every reason Ldv Maxus 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 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.65% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 6.63% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 6.33% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 5.60% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.38% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 5.27% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 4.67% |
| 8 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.58% |
| 9 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.58% |
| 10 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 4.44% |
| 11 | Front lamp not working | 3.85% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 3.00% |
| 13 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.66% |
| 14 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.63% |
| 15 | Driveshaft fault | 2.50% |
| 16 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.47% |
| 17 | Headlamp fault | 2.34% |
| 18 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 2.24% |
| 19 | Brake performance below minimum | 1.89% |
| 20 | Position lamp not working | 1.82% |
| 21 | Exhaust system fault | 1.39% |
| 22 | Wheel bearing worn | 1.20% |
| 23 | Indicator fault | 1.10% |
| 24 | Rear lamp not working | 1.02% |
| 25 | Chassis condition | 0.90% |
| 26 | Front suspension fault | 0.78% |
| 27 | Airbag warning light on | 0.71% |
| 28 | Horn not working | 0.70% |
| 29 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.67% |
| 30 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.66% |
| 31 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.65% |
| 32 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.62% |
| 33 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.53% |
| 34 | ABS fault | 0.46% |
| 35 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.42% |
| 36 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.28% |
| 37 | Steering rack fault | 0.27% |
| 38 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.27% |
| 39 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.25% |
| 40 | Steering free play excessive | 0.24% |
| 41 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.23% |
| 42 | Brake fluid leak | 0.23% |
| 43 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.23% |
| 44 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.22% |
| 45 | Engine oil leak | 0.19% |
| 46 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.16% |
| 47 | Towbar fault | 0.15% |
| 48 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.14% |
| 49 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.14% |
| 50 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.13% |
| 51 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.12% |
| 52 | Seat belt condition | 0.12% |
| 53 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.11% |
| 54 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.11% |
| 55 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.10% |
| 56 | Driver door fault | 0.10% |
| 57 | Steering operation fault | 0.10% |
| 58 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.09% |
| 59 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.09% |
| 60 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 61 | Driver seat fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.08% |
| 63 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.08% |
| 64 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 65 | Speedometer fault | 0.07% |
| 66 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.07% |
| 67 | Propshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 68 | Brake caliper fault | 0.07% |
| 69 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Body security fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Universal joint worn | 0.05% |
| 73 | Steering column fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.05% |
| 75 | Brake valve fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 77 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 79 | Fog lamp not working | 0.04% |
| 80 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.04% |
| 81 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 82 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 83 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.04% |
| 84 | Access panel damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 85 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.04% |
| 86 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 87 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 88 | Rear suspension fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Suspension unit fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Exhaust leak | 0.03% |
| 91 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Parking brake condition | 0.03% |
| 93 | Brake servo fault | 0.03% |
| 94 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.03% |
| 95 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Speed limiter fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 99 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 100 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 102 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Electrical switch fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 105 | Brake lever fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.02% |
| 107 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 108 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 109 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 110 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.02% |
| 111 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 113 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Dropside damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 115 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 116 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 117 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.01% |
| 118 | Steering arm worn | 0.01% |
| 119 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 120 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.01% |
| 121 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 122 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 123 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 124 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 125 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 126 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 127 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 128 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 129 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 135 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 137 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake pedal fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 142 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 149 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 153 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 155 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 159 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 161 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Footrest damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 163 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 165 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 169 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 172 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 173 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 174 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 177 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 179 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ldv Maxus MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Ldv Maxus, 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 Maxus problems?
Based on analysis of 201K Ldv Maxus MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 65 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 Maxus generation has the most problems?
The Ldv Maxus Maxus (2005-2009) (2005–2009) has the highest number of identified common problems (92). 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 Maxus?
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