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N532 VEG

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

126,312 mi
Last recorded126,312 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 VEG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,312 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 125,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 125,518 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 125,516 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 125,059 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner wing some corrosion

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both chassis rails corroded appear to be sound

Pass 4 Feb 2020 124,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

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

both sides rear chassis rail some corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,818 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

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

both sides rear chassis rail some corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,928 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion BODY CORNER (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH SIDE KING PINS SLIGHT LIFT (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,459 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides king pins SLIGHT LIFT (2.2.B.1g)

slight corrosion n/s front body corner

Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting to chassis (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner valance (6.6.6)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

some corrosion to n/s front corner of vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both in the compensate value (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 121,269 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,121 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 118,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not within a pescribed area

tempoary repair to exhaust clamp

Fail 30 Jan 2012 116,783 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not within a pescribed area

tempoary repair to exhaust clamp

Pass 23 Feb 2011 112,683 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 16 Feb 2011 112,671 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,325 miles

centre prop bearing worn - replacement advised.

nearside door mirror poorly secured

nearside front anti-roll bar bush slightly worn

nearside seatbelt adapted from standard factory fitment but meets MOT standard

offside rear wheel arch repaired with "gaffa" type tape - condition under tape not known

rear numberplate slightly faded

short metal brake pipes on x 2 on each front calapier slightly corroded

slight interaction to rear lamps

underside of cab floor slight corrosion within MOT perscribed areas not considered excessive

workshop notes. Exhaust smokey when cold - OK once at normal running temp/ battery weak / front air intake under front bumper damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 100,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre prop bearing worn - replacement advised.

front brake inbalance measured in rollers @ 17%

nearside door mirror poorly secured

nearside seatbelt adapted from standard factory fitment but meets MOT standard

offside rear wheel arch repaired with "gaffa" type tape - condition under tape not known

rear numberplate slightly faded

short metal brake pipes on x 2 on each front calapier slightly corroded

slight interaction to rear lamps

underside of cab floor slight corrosion within MOT perscribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 24 Jan 2009 100,102 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2008 91,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2007 88,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,324 miles

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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N532 VEG is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 88,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N532 VEG, 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 30 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N532 VEG is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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