Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb?

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 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb?

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 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb?

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 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

37% 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 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles, the 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.2%, 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 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb?

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 Td Lwb (2006)

195 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.2% first-time pass rate

2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb

CarHunch analysed 195 real MOT records for the 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2006 LDV Convoy is a genuinely problematic buy: only 58.7% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and over a third (37.4%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a major red flag that signals structural or safety issues. You're looking at a van that fails badly on reliability grounds and poses real risk to both driver and public.

At 18 years old with a median mileage of 63,225 miles, these aren't heavily hammered examples, yet they're still averaging 3.67 failures and 20.1 advisories per test—indicating fundamental wear and deterioration across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, demand a pre-purchase inspection focused on braking, steering, and chassis integrity, and budget heavily for immediate repairs.

We have limited data for the 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb — 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

71.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

37.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.67

Over 12.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

63k

Middle half: 43k–98k

For context

These stats describe 195 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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Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 37.4% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb 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.

63,225

typical

42,965

low mileage

98,190

high mileage

Half of all 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb vehicles fall between 42,965 and 98,190 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 42,965 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.

✓ 42,965–98,190 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwbs sit.

⚠ Over 132,556 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2006 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwbs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.67

Avg failures per vehicle

20.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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