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W309 STA

2000 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ldv 40090,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 STA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 77,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 old n perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

welded panels covered in underseal

windscreen cracked o/s lower

Fail 18 May 2026 77,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 old n perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

welded panels covered in underseal

windscreen cracked o/s lower

Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,355 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch not welded to mot regulation (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing not welded as mot regulations (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis leg within 30cms steering component (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

all rear tyres old

windscreen cracked o/s lower

Fail 3 Nov 2023 77,180 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,390 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ENGINE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,385 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Coolant leak ENGINE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,177 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 75,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,109 miles

EML ON DASH

Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,109 miles

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

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

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

EML ON DASH

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,584 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

slight play in front king pins

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,947 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,271 miles

all 4 shock absorbers have a misting of oil

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

play in steering box when steering is rocked from side to side

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 71,492 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,326 miles

passenger door top mount loose

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,075 miles

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

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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W309 STA is a 2000 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W309 STA, 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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W309 STA is a 2000 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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