LDV Maxus MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 18 model years and 14,122 tests, the LDV Maxus passes its MOT 70.0% of the time. That is 3.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.9%) and brakes (17.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 1,645 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Maxus fails 29.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 32.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 48.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Maxus model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,403 | 67.6% | 32.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 2,799 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 5,646 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 3,428 | 70.0% | 30.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 544 | 77.0% | 23.0% | Brakes |
| 2010 | 154 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 36 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 59 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 2,673 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.8% | 2,515 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.7% | 1,649 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.6% | 1,214 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.4% | 1,187 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 674 |
| 7 | Tyres | 4.0% | 559 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.5% | 499 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,645 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 1,251 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 1,136 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 1,009 |
| 5 | Wipers | 703 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 693 |
| 7 | Service brake imbalance | 680 |
| 8 | Washers | 658 |
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 | 48.8% | 6,894 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.1% | 4,534 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.4% | 3,164 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.8% | 2,506 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.3% | 2,444 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 2,187 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 882 | 29.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,133 | 23.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,539 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 3,198 | 30.3% |
| 120-150k | 1,977 | 30.6% |
| 150k+ | 4,035 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,478 | 30.4% |
| 2022 | 3,165 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | 2,788 | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 2,536 | 29.8% |
| 2025 | 2,155 | 30.4% |
What to check before buying a LDV Maxus
- Lighting & signalling (18.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (17.8% 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 (11.7% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the LDV Maxus?
70.0% of the 14,122 LDV Maxus MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 30.0% fail rate, across model years 2004–2021.
What does the LDV Maxus most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.9% of tests, then brakes (17.8%).
How much does mileage affect Maxus MOT results?
Fail rates run at 29.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.4% for 150k+, a 3.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,122 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.