LDV 200 (2001)
2001 LDV 200
CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 2001 LDV 200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 LDV 200 passes its MOT first time in only 69% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and a quarter of vehicles on record have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't available for this model, but the underlying reliability picture is clearly weaker than the market norm.
These vans are averaging 68,500 miles for their age, which is reasonable, yet they're racking up 3.4 failures per test and 15.2 advisories, suggesting worn components and deferred maintenance are the norm rather than the exception. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and get a full pre-buy inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and steering—the high advisory count suggests these systems need close scrutiny.
What to check before buying a 2001 LDV 200
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.
- ⚠️ 25.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 2001 LDV 200 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.
Half of all 2001 LDV 200 vehicles fall between 54,911 and 80,209 miles.
2001 LDV 200 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (18% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 LDV 200
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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60%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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56.5%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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41.1%
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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35.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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30.3%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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29.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.1%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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26.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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