Ldv 400 minibus vs Ldv Pilot: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv 400 minibus
56%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ldv Pilot
66%
MOT pass rate · 10,947 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ldv 400 minibus (56%) and Ldv Pilot (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ldv 400 minibus | Ldv Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 56% | 66% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 44% | 34% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 138,546 mi | 103,285 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 10,947 |
Most common faults
Ldv 400 minibus
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
- Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
- Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Ldv Pilot
- 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)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ldv 400 minibus (56%) and Ldv Pilot (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ldv 400 minibus report Full Ldv Pilot report Most reliable cars
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.