Ldv Convoy MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 215,599 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 56.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Ldv Convoy MOT Reliability Overview
The Ldv Convoy is a very popular vehicle in the UK, with 215,599 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 19 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 43.7% and a failure rate of 56.3%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Ldv Convoy earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Ldv Convoy presents for MOT with approximately 91,704 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2007 models achieve the highest pass rate at 62.6%, while 1994 models have the lowest at 34.2%. This 28.4 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Ldv Convoy is Brakes, affecting 67.9% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Suspension at 54.4%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 50.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 11 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Ldv Convoy vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 27 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Ldv Convoy. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 20 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Ldv Convoy shows a moderate increase in MOT failures after warranty. The 29% increase is typical — plan for gradual maintenance cost increases. Peak failure occurs at age 12 (60.8% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 104.9% | 226,263 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 80.2% | 172,898 |
| 3 | Suspension | 80.1% | 172,788 |
| 4 | Steering | 31.1% | 67,030 |
| 5 | Tyres | 29.8% | 64,281 |
| 6 | Body, Structure And General Items | 25.3% | 54,443 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 24.9% | 53,671 |
| 8 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 23.6% | 50,806 |
| 9 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 13.9% | 30,000 |
| 10 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 4.9% | 10,659 |
| 11 | Registration Plates And Vin | 3.1% | 6,678 |
| 12 | Visibility | 2.1% | 4,551 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 1.3% | 2,888 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 91,704 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 11.44 | 104.9% | 226,263 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 8.75 | 80.2% | 172,898 |
| Suspension | 8.74 | 80.1% | 172,788 |
| Steering | 3.39 | 31.1% | 67,030 |
| Body & Structure | 3.29 | 30.2% | 65,102 |
| Tyres | 3.25 | 29.8% | 64,281 |
| Visibility | 2.94 | 27.0% | 58,222 |
| Seat Belts | 2.57 | 23.6% | 50,806 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.52 | 13.9% | 30,000 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.34 | 3.1% | 6,678 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.15 | 1.3% | 2,888 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Ldv Convoy has 91,704 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Ldv Convoy has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 6.14% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Ldv Convoy MOT Data
The Ldv Convoy is a very popular vehicle in the UK, with 215,599 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 19 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 43.7% and a failure rate of 56.3%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Ldv Convoy owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Convoy is likely to perform.
Brakes — 67.9% of failures
Brakes issues account for 67.9% of MOT failures on the Ldv Convoy. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Suspension — 54.4% of failures
Suspension issues account for 54.4% of MOT failures on the Ldv Convoy. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 50.3% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 50.3% of MOT failures on the Ldv Convoy. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 215,599 MOT tests in our database, the Ldv Convoy has an overall pass rate of 43.7% (56.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ldv Convoy?
The top 3 reasons a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (67.9%), 2. Suspension (54.4%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (50.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Ldv Convoy reliable?
With a 56.3% MOT failure rate, the Convoy is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Ldv Convoy?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (67.9%); Suspension (54.4%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (50.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.