Ldv Pilot vs Ldv V80: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ldv Pilot
66%
MOT pass rate · 10,947 vehicles
Ldv V80
75%
MOT pass rate · 2,806 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ldv V80 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ldv Pilot | Ldv V80 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 103,285 mi | 73,807 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 10,947 | 2,806 |
Most common faults
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)
Ldv V80
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ldv V80 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 66%. 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.