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Daf Trucks Lf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Daf Trucks Lf reliable? We analysed 4,023 real MOT tests across 745 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,023 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.2%
Typical Mileage
232,647mi
Annual Mileage
10,633mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Daf Trucks Lf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daf Trucks Lf.

Daf Trucks Lf Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Daf Trucks Lf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Daf Trucks Lf Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Daf Trucks Lf fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Body has a projection caused by damage 1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1

Daf Trucks Lf Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Daf Trucks Lf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,996 mi/yr
Typical
10,633 mi/yr
Average
16,712 mi/yr
Heavy usage
23,168 mi/yr

Daf Trucks Lf Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Daf Trucks Lf MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
232,647 mi
75th Percentile
342,478 mi
95th Percentile
572,311 mi
Max Recorded
6,989,297 mi

How Does the Daf Trucks Lf Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Daf Trucks Lf THIS CAR 84.2% 4,023 232,647 mi — yrs
Daf Trucks Unknown 88.3% 4,047 199,061 mi 18 yrs
Daf Trucks Fa LF45.150 79.2% 3,459 222,300 mi 24 yrs
Daf Trucks Cf 85.7% 2,077 318,117 mi — yrs
Citroen C3 Aircross Shine Ptch S/s A 92.3% 1,651 19,416 mi — yrs

Compared to the Daf Trucks Unknown (88.3% pass rate) and the Daf Trucks Fa LF45.150 (79.2% pass rate), the Daf Trucks Lf sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Daf Trucks Lf?

The Daf Trucks Lf has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 4,023 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is body has a projection caused by damage with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Daf Trucks Lf owner drives around 10,633 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Daf Trucks Lf — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Daf Trucks Lf reliable?
Based on 4,023 MOT tests, the Daf Trucks Lf has a 84.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Daf Trucks Lf?
The most common failure point is body has a projection caused by damage.
How many miles does a Daf Trucks Lf do per year?
The typical Daf Trucks Lf does around 10,633 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Daf Trucks Lf last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Daf Trucks Lf?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.