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T439 HBD

1999 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 HBD
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,827 miles

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded near leaf spring mounting

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 73,736 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheelarch corroded near rear leaf spring mounting

Fail 7 May 2025 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm and surrounding area previously wielded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm and under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheelarch corroded near rear leaf spring mounting

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2024 73,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 73,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 73,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 73,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 73,397 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 73,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 73,300 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 73,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger near leaf spring front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working washer bottle topped up prior to test (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perishing centre treads

exhaust mounting rubbers perished on centre box

exhaust leaking front section

Pass 21 May 2020 73,237 miles

Central Exhaust rubber deteriated

General underbody and component rust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill rusted to hole not within 30 cm's

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 9 May 2019 73,044 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken other cracked (6.1.2 (a))

General under body rust

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed - outside 30cms of suspension mounting

both nearside and offside rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes perishing

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

general surface corrosion on all underbody suspension and braking components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed - outside 30cms of suspension mounting

both nearside and offside rear upper and lower shock absorber bushes perishing

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

general surface corrosion on all underbody suspension and braking components

Pass 11 May 2017 72,575 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill to hole (6.1.B.2)

Underbody and all components rusty

Fail 11 May 2017 72,575 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill to hole (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust system (7.1.1)

Underbody and all components rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,253 miles

Near side front brake slight bind

Near side rear brake slight bind

Under body and component rust

Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Near side front brake slight bind

Near side rear brake slight bind

Under body and component rust

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear outriggers corroded however not considered structule

general condition of vehicle underside corroded

slight dampness around injectors

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,791 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear outriggers corroded however not considered structule

general condition of vehicle underside corroded

slight dampness around injectors

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,357 miles

slight bind on both nearside wheels

Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,357 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight bind on both nearside wheels

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,832 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,588 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,082 miles

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

body damage to o/s and n/s rear sills

exhaust system rusty and weak

surface corrosion on vehicle under-side

Pass 2 May 2007 689,704 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 68,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,462 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Ldv Cub?

Based on 52,091 MOT tests across 4,702 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,443
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,314
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,100
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,264
Stop lamp not working 2,487
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,471
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T439 HBD is a 1999 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 94,758 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 Cub fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T439 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T439 HBD is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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