LDV 400 (2004)
2004 LDV 400
CarHunch analysed 333 real MOT records for the 2004 LDV 400.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 333 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2004 LDV 400 is notably unreliable, with a 70.4% first-time pass rate that falls 9.6 points below the UK average of 80%—and a serious red flag is that 35.4% of these vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded, well above the typical threshold. For a buyer, this means nearly one in three examples carry a history of safety-critical failures that could return.
At nearly 82,000 miles on average, these vans are running high mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating 3.44 failures and 16.2 advisories per test—suggesting wear and structural problems are catching up fast. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and steering, because the failure pattern here points to deteriorating fundamentals rather than one-off issues.
The 2004 LDV 400 has a below-average first-time pass rate (70.4% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 333 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 333 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.
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Before you buy a 2004 LDV 400
Based on MOT data from 333 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 328 | 70.4% | 3.42 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 9,875 LDV 400 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 LDV 400 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.
Half of all 2004 LDV 400 vehicles fall between 54,690 and 104,205 miles.
2004 LDV 400 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 8% of 2004 LDV 400s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
* 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.
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