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LDV Pilot

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 571 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

571

Model Years

1997 to 2006

Years Covered

8

About the LDV Pilot

The LDV Pilot was MOT tested 571 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (1997 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 79,577 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 97,684 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1905cc)
£1,397
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,427
Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the LDV Pilot?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)
vs LDV brand average+3% (69% avg)

LDV Pilot by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200667%3697,684 mi
200367%4992,452 mi
200280%41101,844 mi
200170%66106,807 mi
200081%3277,697 mi
199969%96101,143 mi
199881%9589,082 mi
199762%15679,577 mi

Questions about the LDV Pilot

Is the LDV Pilot reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (1997 to 2006), the LDV Pilot averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 571 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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