2004 LDV Convoy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 550 MOT tests, the 2004 LDV Convoy recorded a 66.9% pass rate. That is 5.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 23.8% of tests against 15.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, integral vehicle structure condition and prescribed areas — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 107 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2004 Convoy fails 31.8% of the time in the 30-60k band and 34.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.6 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 37.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 31.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 23.8% | 131 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 86 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.6% | 64 |
| 4 | Suspension | 11.3% | 62 |
| 5 | Visibility | 10.0% | 55 |
| 6 | Steering | 9.8% | 54 |
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 | 107 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 70 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 65 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 55 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 51 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 43 |
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 | 37.6% | 207 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.2% | 199 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.2% | 144 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.4% | 118 |
| 5 | Steering | 20.4% | 112 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 108 |
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 | 192 | 31.8% |
| 60-90k | 183 | 33.9% |
| 90-120k | 80 | 33.8% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 33.3% |
| 150k+ | 32 | 34.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 31.3% |
| 2022 | 132 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | 113 | 34.5% |
| 2024 | 91 | 34.1% |
| 2025 | 70 | 32.9% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Convoy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 23.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (23.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.6% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2004 LDV Convoys pass their MOT?
66.9% of the 550 2004 LDV Convoy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 LDV Convoy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 23.8% of tests, followed by brakes (15.6%).
Does the 2004 Convoy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 31.8% in the 30-60k band to 34.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 550 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.