LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb (2003)
2003 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb
CarHunch analysed 1,146 real MOT records for the 2003 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2003 LDV Convoy diesel is a notably unreliable prospect, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.2%—significantly below the UK average of 80%—and a worrying 29.4% of these vehicles having suffered dangerous defects at some point. That combination makes this van a genuine risk for buyers seeking dependable transport.
At an average mileage of 72,463 miles for a 21-year-old vehicle, these vans are running high and hard, and they're showing their age: nearly 3.5 failures and 16 advisories per test reveal widespread mechanical wear across suspension, brakes, and emissions systems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection of brakes, steering, and exhaust, and assume significant repairs within your first year of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2003 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb
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.
- ⚠️ 29.4% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (94%) | 1,075 | 62.8% | 3.4 |
| Petrol (4%) | 43 | 73% | 3.72 |
| LPG (2%) | 25 | 70.4% | 3.92 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 16.7% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb 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 2003 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb vehicles fall between 47,725 and 92,717 miles.
2003 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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