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M540 LON

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 LON
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 164,362 miles

corrosion to n/s/r chassis

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

light scratching to screen

n/s/r upper stop light not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 164,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r chassis

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

light scratching to windscreen

n/s/r upper stop lamp not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 157,768 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 157,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 148,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR inner tyre worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 148,868 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OSR inner tyre worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 139,263 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside rear air bag slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pump leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2010 139,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside rear air bag slightly leaking

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pump leaking

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 128,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 128,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 116,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has slight leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 116,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has slight leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearly all of the brake pipes will need replacing next year

power steering fluid leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,179 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 98,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak from steering box

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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M540 LON is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 100,812 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 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M540 LON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M540 LON is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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