At a Glance
The Ldv Pilot has 56 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Pilot (1996-2006) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 68K 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 Pilot 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 Pilot generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Ldv Pilot MOT Failures
Every reason Ldv Pilot 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 | 11.83% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 11.34% |
| 3 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 8.93% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 7.90% |
| 5 | Brake disc or drum worn | 7.09% |
| 6 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.70% |
| 7 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.19% |
| 8 | Front lamp not working | 4.15% |
| 9 | Tyre condition | 3.60% |
| 10 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.34% |
| 11 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 2.70% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 2.35% |
| 13 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.12% |
| 14 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.05% |
| 15 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.72% |
| 16 | Number plate lamp not working | 1.36% |
| 17 | Chassis condition | 1.12% |
| 18 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.82% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 0.77% |
| 20 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.74% |
| 21 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.73% |
| 22 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.71% |
| 23 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.57% |
| 24 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.56% |
| 25 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.55% |
| 26 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.52% |
| 27 | Power steering pump fault | 0.35% |
| 28 | Steering column fault | 0.35% |
| 29 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.35% |
| 30 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.35% |
| 31 | Driveshaft fault | 0.34% |
| 32 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.31% |
| 33 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.30% |
| 34 | Headlamp fault | 0.28% |
| 35 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.26% |
| 36 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.25% |
| 37 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.23% |
| 38 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.23% |
| 39 | Front suspension fault | 0.22% |
| 40 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.21% |
| 41 | Brake caliper fault | 0.20% |
| 42 | Brake lever fault | 0.20% |
| 43 | Drag link end worn | 0.19% |
| 44 | Seat belt condition | 0.19% |
| 45 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.18% |
| 46 | Steering arm worn | 0.18% |
| 47 | Indicator fault | 0.17% |
| 48 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.16% |
| 49 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.16% |
| 50 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.16% |
| 51 | Electrical switch fault | 0.15% |
| 52 | Fog lamp not working | 0.15% |
| 53 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.14% |
| 54 | Rear lamp not working | 0.13% |
| 55 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.12% |
| 56 | Towbar fault | 0.12% |
| 57 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.12% |
| 58 | Front passenger door fault | 0.12% |
| 59 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.11% |
| 60 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.11% |
| 61 | Rear suspension fault | 0.11% |
| 62 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.11% |
| 63 | Steering box fault | 0.10% |
| 64 | Steering shaft fault | 0.10% |
| 65 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.10% |
| 66 | Propshaft fault | 0.10% |
| 67 | Spring saddle corroded | 0.09% |
| 68 | Steering lock fault | 0.09% |
| 69 | Driver seat fault | 0.09% |
| 70 | Horn not working | 0.09% |
| 71 | Parking brake condition | 0.09% |
| 72 | Driver door fault | 0.09% |
| 73 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 74 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.09% |
| 75 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.08% |
| 76 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 77 | Suspension unit fault | 0.08% |
| 78 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 79 | Power steering ram fault | 0.07% |
| 80 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.07% |
| 81 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.07% |
| 82 | Steering drive system fault | 0.06% |
| 83 | Exhaust leak | 0.06% |
| 84 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 85 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 86 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.05% |
| 87 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 88 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Brake fluid leak | 0.04% |
| 90 | Stub axle worn | 0.04% |
| 91 | Brake servo fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.04% |
| 93 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 95 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.04% |
| 96 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.04% |
| 97 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 98 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Steering free play excessive | 0.03% |
| 100 | Brake pedal fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 102 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 103 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 104 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 105 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.03% |
| 106 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 107 | Airbag warning light on | 0.02% |
| 108 | Engine oil leak | 0.02% |
| 109 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 110 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Universal joint worn | 0.02% |
| 113 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.02% |
| 114 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.02% |
| 115 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 117 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.02% |
| 118 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 119 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 120 | Steering damper fault | 0.02% |
| 121 | Additional braking device fault | 0.02% |
| 122 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 123 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 124 | Suspension coupling worn | 0.02% |
| 125 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 126 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.01% |
| 127 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 128 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 129 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 130 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 131 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.01% |
| 132 | Brake stationary pin worn | 0.01% |
| 133 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 134 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 135 | Steering operation fault | 0.01% |
| 136 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 139 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | <0.01% |
| 141 | Steering rack fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 143 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 147 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 148 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | ABS fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Coil spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 155 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 156 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 159 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 161 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Ldv Pilot MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Ldv Pilot, 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 Pilot problems?
Based on analysis of 68K Ldv Pilot MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 56 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Ldv Pilot generation has the most problems?
The Ldv Pilot Pilot (1996-2006) (1996–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (72). 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 Pilot?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Ldv Pilot owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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