Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 LDV Cub Diesel?

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 1999 LDV Cub Diesel?

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 1999 LDV Cub Diesel?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 LDV Cub Diesel?

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 Cub Diesel (1999)

218 real MOT outcomes analysed • 30.9% first-time pass rate

1999 LDV Cub Diesel

CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 1999 LDV Cub Diesel. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1999 LDV Cub diesel has a first-time pass rate of just 30.9%—less than half the UK average of 80%—which makes it a genuinely unreliable proposition for buyers. With a dangerous defect rate of 7.8%, these vans carry a meaningful safety risk that puts them firmly in problem territory.

These vehicles are typically clocking around 104,000 miles at test, which is reasonable for their age, but the average 0.89 failures and 1.9 advisories per test reveal persistent mechanical issues across the fleet. Before committing to one of these vans, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, because the MOT data shows these trucks will cost you money and frustration.

Below average reliability 49.1% below UK average

30.9%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

104,255

typical mileage

86,468–130,220 middle half

7.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.89

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 LDV Cub Diesel

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.
📄 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 1999 LDV Cub Diesel 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.

86,468

low mileage

104,255

typical

130,220

high mileage

Half of all 1999 LDV Cub Diesel vehicles fall between 86,468 and 130,220 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — LDV Cub Diesel:

2000 2001