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V731 DBU

2000 Ldv 400

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ldv 40090,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 DBU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,631 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,336 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

windscreen washers poor

Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

windscreen washers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 129,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,217 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,158 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 129,090 miles

Corrosion under battery housing.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,011 miles

puncture nsr inner tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 128,486 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 128,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,157 miles

corrosion to n/s front step member .also to n/s body member ..rear mud flap mounts

no n/s seat

Fail 7 Jun 2013 128,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to n/s front step member .also to n/s body member ..rear mud flap mounts

no n/s seat

Pass 25 Apr 2012 128,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 128,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 125,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 125,734 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 117,990 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 117,983 miles

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Driver's view to side impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Oil leak

no passanger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,925 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 117,914 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,371 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 106,370 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 93,357 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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V731 DBU is a 2000 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 90,274 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 V731 DBU, 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 26 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V731 DBU registered?

V731 DBU is a 2000 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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