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Common LDV Convoy Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the LDV Convoy, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 10 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel

67%

LDV Convoy pass rate

69%

LDV average

82%

All-model average

The LDV Convoy has an average MOT pass rate of 67%, which is 2 points below the LDV average and 15 points below the average across all models in our data. The LDV Convoy has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the LDV Convoy

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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LDV Convoy Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

1997
64%
1998
63%
1999
74%
2000
58%
Lowest
2001
69%
2002
75%
Highest
2003
61%
2004
65%
2005
61%
2006
73%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2006Diesel2.4L73%24%
2005Diesel2.4L61%36%
2004Diesel2.4L65%30%
2003Diesel2.4L61%34%
2002Diesel2.5L75%23%
2001Diesel2.5L69%29%
2000Diesel2.5L58%40%
1999Diesel2.5L74%23%
1998Diesel2.5L63%37%
1997Diesel2.5L64%33%

Highest Pass Rate

2002

75% pass rate from 234 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2000

58% pass rate from 106 tests

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LDV Convoy Running Costs

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LDV Convoy FAQ

What are the most common LDV Convoy problems?

Typical issues to check on a LDV Convoy of this age and type are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering and body & structure. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 1,623 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 67% ended in a pass.

Is the LDV Convoy reliable?

The LDV Convoy has an average MOT pass rate of 67%, from 1,623 MOT tests. That is 15 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year LDV Convoy is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2002 LDV Convoy has the highest MOT pass rate: 75% of its 234 tests ended in a pass. The 2000 has the lowest at 58%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common LDV Convoy faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on a LDV Convoy typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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Other LDV Models

Common problems pages for other LDV models