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X878 CTA

2001 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,737 mi
Last recorded159,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T138,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 CTA
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 159,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both king pins have slight play

undersealed

Fail 4 Mar 2025 159,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 158,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front by crash bar corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 158,536 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front by crash bar corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 154,999 miles

Light crack in screen 9mm doesnt affect vision-fuel weap tank.

Fail 6 May 2021 154,999 miles

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

Light crack in screen 9mm doesnt affect vision-fuel weap tank.

Pass 27 May 2020 154,982 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 154,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 154,804 miles

Corrosion front ares 14.7"away from sterring and suspension and covered.

Sticker in screen but not affecting view.

Pass 25 May 2018 154,710 miles

CORROSION AROUND BATTERY NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURE AS CHASSY IS THERE

KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 25 May 2018 154,710 miles

CORROSION AROUND BATTERY NOT CONSIDERED STRUCTURE AS CHASSY IS THERE

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 10 May 2017 154,639 miles

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

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

welded thoghout

Pass 4 May 2016 154,300 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rails corroded and distorted (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 154,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outrigger (panhard rod mount) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working and lower (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rails corroded and distorted (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 154,144 miles

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

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

tyre osr cracking

Pass 31 May 2014 153,347 miles

cracking osr tyre

slight play king pins and steering

Pass 7 Nov 2012 151,980 miles

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

nearside rear chassis has some corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2011 150,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 148,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 148,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 147,166 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 147,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nearside rear foot brake performance low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 130,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 119,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 107,285 miles

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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X878 CTA is a 2001 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 138,000 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 X878 CTA, 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 25 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X878 CTA is a 2001 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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