Ldv 400 dropside lorry vs Ldv Maxus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv 400 dropside lorry
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ldv Maxus
68%
MOT pass rate · 20,015 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ldv 400 dropside lorry (73%) and Ldv Maxus (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ldv 400 dropside lorry | Ldv Maxus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 91,927 mi | 203,663 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 20,015 |
Most common faults
Ldv 400 dropside lorry
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Ldv Maxus
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ldv 400 dropside lorry (73%) and Ldv Maxus (68%) 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.