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Common Ldv Maxus Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Ldv Maxus MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 3,958 real MOT tests across 5 model years.

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel

69%

Ldv Maxus pass rate

69%

Ldv average

82%

National average

The Ldv Maxus has an average MOT pass rate of 69%, which is equal to the Ldv average and 13 points below the national average. The LDV MAXUS has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

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Most Common Ldv Maxus MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Ldv Maxus, with typical 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 Maxus Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2005
71%
2006
71%
2007
68%
Worst year
2008
69%
2009
76%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2009Diesel2.5L76%24%
2008Diesel2.5L69%30%
2007Diesel2.5L68%30%
2006Diesel2.5L71%27%
2005Diesel2.5L71%28%

Most Reliable Year

2009

76% pass rate from 169 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2007

68% pass rate from 1,704 tests

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Ldv Maxus Running Costs

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Ldv Maxus FAQ

What are the most common Ldv Maxus problems?

The most common Ldv Maxus MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 3,958 real tests.

Is the Ldv Maxus reliable?

The Ldv Maxus has an average MOT pass rate of 69%, which is 13 points below the national average of 82%. This is below average, so budget for potential repairs.

Which year Ldv Maxus is most reliable?

The 2009 Ldv Maxus is the most reliable year with a 76% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2007 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 68%.

How much does it cost to fix common Ldv Maxus faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Ldv Maxus typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes 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

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