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LDV 200 Series D 2.8t (1995)

136 real MOT outcomes analysed • 18.5% first-time pass rate

1995 LDV 200 Series D 2.8t

CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 1995 LDV 200 Series D 2.8t. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1995 LDV 200 Series D 2.8T is a reliability concern: only 18.5% pass on the first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects have appeared in 4.4% of the vehicles tested. This is a lorry-based van from nearly 30 years ago, so age alone accounts for much of the struggle, but the pass rate gap is substantial and genuine.

With a median mileage of 82,281 miles for vehicles this old, most examples have been used moderately hard, and owners typically encounter 0.44 failures and 1.1 advisories per test, suggesting wear on multiple systems rather than one specific weak point. If you're considering one, budget for a professional pre-purchase inspection covering brakes, suspension and engine seals—this van will demand ongoing maintenance cost.

Below average reliability 61.5% below UK average
18.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
82,281
typical mileage
60,034–99,653 middle half
4.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.44
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 LDV 200 Series D 2.8t

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 LDV 200 Series D 2.8t vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

60,034
low mileage
82,281
typical
99,653
high mileage

Half of all 1995 LDV 200 Series D 2.8t vehicles fall between 60,034 and 99,653 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.44
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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