Ldv Cub Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ldv Cub Diesel car check
Is the Ldv Cub Diesel reliable? We analysed 1,734 real MOT tests across 364 vehicles to find out.
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The Ldv Cub Diesel is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, stop lamp not working and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ldv Cub Diesel.
Ldv Cub Diesel Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ldv Cub Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ldv Cub Diesel MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ldv Cub Diesel to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ldv Cub Diesel Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ldv Cub Diesel fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ldv Cub Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ldv Cub Diesel owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ldv Cub Diesel MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ldv Cub Diesel year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 413 | 64.6% | 69,411 | 85,926 | 108,784 |
| 2000 | 644 | 64.6% | 73,891 | 94,155 | 116,596 |
| 1999 | 501 | 61.5% | 84,122 | 102,772 | 130,477 |
| 1998 | 130 | 60.8% | 85,433 | 109,395 | 138,449 |
How Long Does a Ldv Cub Diesel Last?
Based on 364 Ldv Cub Diesel vehicles on UK roads.
Ldv Cub Diesel Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ldv Cub Diesel MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ldv Cub Diesel
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
64.6% MOT pass rate from 644 tests
60.8% MOT pass rate from 130 tests
The best year to buy a used Ldv Cub Diesel is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 64.6% across 644 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ldv Cub Diesel Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ldv Cub Diesel THIS CAR | 63.7% | 1,734 | 95,744 mi | 28 yrs |
| Ldv Convoy | 64.1% | 522,399 | 80,370 mi | 30 yrs |
| Ldv Maxus | 67.7% | 268,178 | 80,280 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ldv Pilot | 66.2% | 95,685 | 72,890 mi | 30 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a | 72.9% | 1,743 | 52,002 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Ldv Convoy (64.1% pass rate) and the Ldv Maxus (67.7% pass rate), the Ldv Cub Diesel trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ldv Cub DieselShould you buy a used Ldv Cub Diesel?
The Ldv Cub Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.7% across 1,734 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Ldv Cub Diesel are brake pipe excessively corroded (407 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (130), and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (103). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ldv Cub Diesel owner drives around 8,149 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.
In terms of longevity, most Ldv Cub Diesel models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.