LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb (2005)
2005 LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb
CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2005 LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 LDV Maxus is a notably unreliable proposition by UK standards—just 59.9% pass first time against the national average of 80%, meaning four in ten will need repairs before their MOT is valid. One in five of these vans has suffered a dangerous defect during its life, which is a material safety concern worth taking seriously on a vehicle of this age and type.
At 73,410 miles median, these are relatively hard-worked commercial vans, yet they're still averaging nearly 2.8 failures per MOT and a concerning 14.5 advisories, suggesting systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the braking system, suspension, and engine bay corrosion—the high advisory count points to neglected maintenance being the norm rather than the exception.
What to check before buying a 2005 LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb
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.
- ⚠️ 21% 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 (99%) | 175 | 59.6% | 2.77 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb 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 2005 LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb vehicles fall between 51,067 and 100,533 miles.
2005 LDV Maxus 2.8 CDI 95 Swb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% 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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