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V489 EDV

1999 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T126,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 EDV
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 137,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play at front kingpins

various areas of corrosion/ previous repairs to chassis, body

Fail 16 Sep 2025 137,056 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating brake pedal spongy intermittently (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play at front kingpins

various areas of corrosion/ previous repairs to chassis, body

Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine mount(s) worn

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside slight play, nearside lots of play, borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion/ multiple previous repairs to chassis/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most leaf spring mount prescribed area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel

Steering arms slight play, shock misted with oil

Fail 17 Sep 2024 134,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, within 30cm of upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine mount(s) worn

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside slight play, nearside lots of play, borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion/ multiple previous repairs to chassis/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most leaf spring mount prescribed area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel

Steering arms slight play, shock misted with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,111 miles

Front Axle King Pins Have Slight Play

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 130,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front axle king pins have slight play

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body / near leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkage from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 129,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cab step slightly corroded

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

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

exhaust tail pipe slightly loose

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,159 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced next to front of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced next to rear of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front spring hanger behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cab step slightly corroded

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

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

exhaust tail pipe slightly loose

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 128,154 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to no headlight aim (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,194 miles

Offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,378 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,378 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 124,099 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded with in 12in top shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,692 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in king pn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 122,238 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 122,238 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 110,394 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 110,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyres close to eachother

slight lift to front king pins

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 101,736 miles

8 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

general body damage

Fail 9 Dec 2010 101,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

8 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

general body damage

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 92,904 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

viscous van siezed

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,213 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,265 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

play in steering at steering wheel

slight lift and wear in o/s kingpin

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Fail 17 Oct 2007 75,265 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

nail in o/s/f tyre

play in steering at steering wheel

slight lift and wear in o/s kingpin

slight lift in n/s kingpin

wear in n/s/f lower shock bush

Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,066 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 68,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.6.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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V489 EDV is a 1999 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1999 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 126,322 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 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V489 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V489 EDV is a 1999 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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