Ldv 400 series d 3.5 vs Ldv Maxus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv 400 series d 3.5
58%
MOT pass rate · 108 vehicles
Ldv Maxus
68%
MOT pass rate · 20,015 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ldv Maxus is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ldv 400 series d 3.5 | Ldv Maxus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 58% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 42% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 2.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 118,924 mi | 203,663 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108 | 20,015 |
Most common faults
Ldv 400 series d 3.5
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service 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)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Battery insecure
- Offside Front 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 Maxus is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.