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AE06 LHL

2006 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,532 mi
Last recorded138,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB87,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 LHL
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 138,532 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 138,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear off step/closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 138,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill amd jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot too large and rubbing on gearbox

Nearside Front brake hose secured with jubilee clip

Offside Front brake hose only secured with one fixing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 135,693 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inop

Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 133,368 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 126,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,804 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bumper missing

low on coolant

Fail 29 Mar 2019 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bumper missing

low on coolant

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,021 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,017 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,058 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,349 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,640 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 47,640 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB?

Based on 4,970 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 301
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 211
position lamp(s) not working 199
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 163
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AE06 LHL is a 2006 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 87,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 LHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE06 LHL is a 2006 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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