Ldv Leyland daf vs Ldv Maxus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv Leyland daf
64%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ldv Maxus
68%
MOT pass rate · 20,015 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ldv Leyland daf (64%) 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 Leyland daf | Ldv Maxus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.2 | 2.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 88,811 mi | 203,663 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 20,015 |
Most common faults
Ldv Leyland daf
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer straps not fully tight (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- front axle's weeping oil
- front tyres over 10 years old
- multiple air tank straps not fully tight
- rear fuel tank scabby
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 Leyland daf (64%) and Ldv Maxus (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ldv Leyland daf report Full Ldv Maxus 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.