Daf Lf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Daf Lf reliable? We analysed 656 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Daf Lf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daf Lf.
Daf Lf Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Daf Lf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Daf Lf Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Daf Lf fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Daf Lf Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Daf Lf models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Daf Lf Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Daf Lf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Daf Lf Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Daf Lf MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Daf Lf Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daf Lf THIS CAR | 85.8% | 656 | 204,778 mi | — yrs |
| Daf Unknown | 80.9% | 737 | 206,682 mi | 24 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A | 87.3% | 976 | 41,636 mi | — yrs |
| Ford S-max Titanium TDCI 143 | 78.1% | 662 | 139,316 mi | — yrs |
| Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto | 64.3% | 540 | 67,312 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Daf Unknown (80.9% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A (87.3% pass rate), the Daf Lf sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Daf Lf has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.8% across 656 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 exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Daf Lf with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Daf Lf owner drives around 14,346 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.