MOT reliability
Ldv Dropside lorry
5 vehicles · 97 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ldv Dropside lorry vehicles and 97 completed MOT tests, the Ldv Dropside lorry has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 220,504 miles.
5
Vehicles
97
MOT tests
14,054
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ldv Dropside lorry problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ldv Dropside lorry MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Body & structure6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering2%
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Visibility1%
Ldv Dropside lorry pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 57% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 8 | 50% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 8 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Ldv Dropside lorry MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ldv Dropside lorry MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Ldv Dropside lorry pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 22 | 64% | 794,066 |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 | 53% | 120,482 |
| 2004 | 2 | 35 | 63% | 70,787 |
| 1995 | 1 | 23 | 61% | 46,399 |
Ldv Dropside lorry reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ldv Dropside lorry vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ldv Dropside lorry MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Ldv Dropside lorry in our data has covered around
220,504 miles.
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