Ldv 3500 vs Ldv 400 convoy d lwb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv 3500
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ldv 400 convoy d lwb
65%
MOT pass rate · 15,969 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ldv 3500 (75%) and Ldv 400 convoy d lwb (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ldv 3500 | Ldv 400 convoy d lwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.2 | 3.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 165,402 mi | 114,083 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 15,969 |
Most common faults
Ldv 3500
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Ldv 400 convoy d lwb
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ldv 3500 (75%) and Ldv 400 convoy d lwb (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.