Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 114 vehicles, the 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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LDV 400 Convoy D Swb (2004)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.6% first-time pass rate

2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb

CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 LDV Convoy D is a poor reliability prospect, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 67.5% against the UK average of 80%—and worse, nearly a third of these vehicles (31.6%) have recorded dangerous defects during their testing history, which is a serious red flag for a buyer. At roughly 64,000 miles on the clock for a 20-year-old van, these examples are relatively low-mileage, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.21 failures per test, suggesting component wear or poor maintenance rather than age-related mileage fatigue.

The high advisory count of 13.9 per vehicle tells you these vans are crying out for attention across multiple systems—suspension, lighting, seals, and exhaust components are likely culprits. Before purchasing any 2004 Convoy D, budget for immediate remedial work and factor in that you're statistically more likely to fail your next MOT than pass it; a pre-purchase inspection by a van specialist is non-negotiable.

We have limited data for the 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

31.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.21

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

64k

Middle half: 46k–83k

For context

These stats describe 114 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb

Based on MOT data from 114 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (94%)	107	70.8%	3.24

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

63,529

typical

46,389

low mileage

83,130

high mileage

Half of all 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb vehicles fall between 46,389 and 83,130 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 46,389 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 46,389–83,130 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swbs sit.

⚠ Over 112,225 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 25% of 2004 LDV 400 Convoy D Swbs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (25% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.21

Avg failures per vehicle

13.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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