Ldv 400 series city d 2.8 vs Ldv Pilot: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv 400 series city d 2.8
60%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ldv Pilot
66%
MOT pass rate · 10,947 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ldv 400 series city d 2.8 (60%) 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 series city d 2.8 | Ldv Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 66% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 34% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 87,713 mi | 103,285 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 10,947 |
Most common faults
Ldv 400 series city d 2.8
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 series city d 2.8 (60%) and Ldv Pilot (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ldv 400 series city d 2.8 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.