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Y488 UOB

2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T95,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 UOB
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,476 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,716 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,586 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,552 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Steering box area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,849 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 98,849 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,097 miles

chassis corroded and weak r/o/s.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 95,096 miles

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

chassis corroded and weak r/o/s.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,956 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,956 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,452 miles

oil leak from engine.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 66,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

oil leak from engine.

prop shaft front bolts insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,840 miles

slight fluffing on o/s/f seatbelt.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,529 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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Y488 UOB is a 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 95,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y488 UOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y488 UOB registered?

Y488 UOB is a 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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