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BU56 LDV

2007 Ldv Maxus

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

933,345 mi
Last recorded933,345 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ldv Maxus79,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 LDV
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 933,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 932,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 931,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 119,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 119,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 114,132 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear end by flexy. marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,475 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 103,361 miles

Brake cable damaged Fouling o/s rear shock absorber (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,720 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,720 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,973 miles

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,485 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,485 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,630 miles

N/S seat 2nd row belt buckle surround broken. 1 nut & 4 nut covers missing, back row of seats. N/S/R door lower latch not working. Power step sticking.

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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BU56 LDV is a 2007 Ldv Maxus in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 79,783 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU56 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU56 LDV is a 2007 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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