How reliable is the Ldv Maxus compared with other cars?

We do not publish a comparison for the Ldv Maxus, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 52.7% across 1,680 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Ldv Maxus?

The item recorded most often is "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded", which appears in 27.0% of failed Ldv Maxus tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.

What do testers most often warn about on a Ldv Maxus?

The most common advisory is "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded", noted on 55.8% of all Ldv Maxus tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.

What mileage does a Ldv Maxus usually have at its MOT?

The average odometer reading recorded at test is 248,814 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

Model reliability file

Ldv Maxus MOT pass rate & common failures

From 1,680 recorded MOT tests of the Ldv Maxus, published by DVSA.

Data updated 29 July 2026

Quick answer

Across 1,680 MOT tests, 52.7% of Ldv Maxus tests ended in a pass. This figure is not adjusted for age or mileage, so it is not a reliability ranking: the Ldv Maxus fleet does not yet cover a wide enough spread of ages and distances to compare it fairly against other models. Its most commonly recorded failure is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which appears in 27.0% of failed tests. Cars of this model average 248,814 miles on the odometer when tested.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

52.7%unadjusted, not comparable1,680 tests

We are not publishing a ranking for the Maxus. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare it fairly, and an unadjusted pass rate mostly sorts models by how recently they were bought rather than how well they were built. The failure and advisory patterns below come from the same 1,680 tests and are worth reading on their own terms.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ldv Maxus tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several items, so these do not sum to 100%.

1.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded27.0%
176 occurrencesBrake pipe corroded explained
2.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired23.8%
155 occurrencesSuspension mounting corroded or insecure explained
3.Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced20.1%
131 occurrencesCorrosion in a structural area explained
4.An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.4%
94 occurrencesLamp not working explained
5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake13.8%
90 occurrencesBrake binding or imbalanced across an axle explained
6.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.1%
85 occurrencesLamp not working explained
7.Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle12.6%
82 occurrencesBrake binding or imbalanced across an axle explained
8.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc12.6%
82 occurrencesDriveshaft CV joint gaiter split or missing explained
9.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement12.0%
78 occurrencesParking brake efficiency too low explained
10.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen11.1%
72 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ldv Maxus tests carrying each advisory. The denominator differs from the failure list above because an advisory can be issued on a car that passed.

1.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded55.8%
938 testsBrake pipe corroded explained
2.A tyre seriously damaged17.6%
296 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
3.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users17.4%
292 tests
4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured16.3%
273 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
5.A wheel bearing with excessive play15.4%
258 testsWheel bearing has excessive play or is rough explained
6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.0%
218 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
7.Number plate inscription missing or illegible8.8%
148 testsRegistration plate missing, insecure or illegible explained
8.A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded8.6%
144 testsBrake hose deteriorated, damaged or chafing explained

The rest of the record

Everything else recorded on the Ldv Maxus

The 17 other defects testers recorded on this model, beyond the most common listed above. Each links to what it means and what it takes to put right.

What gets tested

The Maxus fleet

Average mileage recorded at test: 248,814
Fuel mix of tested cars: Diesel99.9%

Check a specific Ldv Maxus

A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.

Compare within the range

Other Ldv models

Ldv Convoy — 53.1% unadjusted
All Ldv models

Common questions

How reliable is the Ldv Maxus compared with other cars?: We do not publish a comparison for the Ldv Maxus, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 52.7% across 1,680 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.
What is the most common MOT failure on a Ldv Maxus?: The item recorded most often is "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded", which appears in 27.0% of failed Ldv Maxus tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.
What do testers most often warn about on a Ldv Maxus?: The most common advisory is "Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded", noted on 55.8% of all Ldv Maxus tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.
What mileage does a Ldv Maxus usually have at its MOT?: The average odometer reading recorded at test is 248,814 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

How this was worked out

Method and limits

Figures come from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, published under the Open Government Licence. Only class 4 initial tests are counted: retests are excluded so a car appears once, and abandoned tests are excluded entirely. No adjusted rate is shown because this model's tested examples do not cover enough of the national age and mileage range for standardisation to mean anything.

An MOT measures whether a car met a legal standard on the day. It is not a breakdown record, a service history or a running-cost estimate, and a pass rate is a property of a fleet rather than a prediction about one car.