2001 LDV Convoy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2001 LDV Convoy passed 66.8% of its 807 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 24.8% of all tests — 7.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 128 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 34.7% in the 30-60k band and 23.1% in the 150k+ band, a 11.6-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 41.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 35.4% in 2021 to 33.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 24.8% | 200 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 137 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.5% | 117 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 113 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.1% | 65 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.9% | 56 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 128 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 94 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 71 |
| 5 | Service brake imbalance | 54 |
| 6 | Prescribed areas | 51 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.4% | 334 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.2% | 268 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.9% | 209 |
| 4 | Steering | 25.1% | 203 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 21.6% | 174 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.4% | 165 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 98 | 34.7% |
| 60-90k | 290 | 33.1% |
| 90-120k | 200 | 35.0% |
| 120-150k | 137 | 35.8% |
| 150k+ | 65 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 192 | 35.4% |
| 2022 | 196 | 33.7% |
| 2023 | 162 | 32.7% |
| 2024 | 137 | 29.9% |
| 2025 | 120 | 33.3% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Convoy
On a 2001 Convoy, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 24.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (24.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (17.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (14.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2001 LDV Convoys pass their MOT?
66.8% of the 807 2001 LDV Convoy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 LDV Convoy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 24.8% of tests, followed by brakes (17.0%).
Does the 2001 Convoy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.7% in the 30-60k band to 23.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 807 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.