Ldv Drop side truck vs Ldv Pilot: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv Drop side truck
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Ldv Pilot
66%
MOT pass rate · 10,947 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ldv Drop side truck (73%) 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 Drop side truck | Ldv Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.7 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 179,760 mi | 103,285 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 10,947 |
Most common faults
Ldv Drop side truck
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- rear shock absorbers damp
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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 Drop side truck (73%) and Ldv Pilot (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ldv Drop side truck 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.