Model reliability

Ldv Maxus reliability

The Ldv Maxus fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 45.1% of 2,184 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

45.1% failed their MOT

About average

From 2,184 MOT tests of Ldv Maxuss this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance13.1% vs 5.8%

Fails 45% more oftenPosition lamps7.7% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 4× as oftenRigid brake pipes7% vs 1.7%Fix about £120

Fails 6× as oftenFront and rear fog lamps6.3% vs 1%Fix about £30

Advised 4× as oftenRigid brake pipes34.9% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 60% more oftenFluid leaks16.2% vs 10.1%

Advised 7× as oftenWheel bearings12.4% vs 1.7%

Advised 91% more oftenBrake performance8.8% vs 4.6%

Safety recalls

2 DVSA recalls for the Ldv Maxus

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2007/1608 Nov 2007Built 2005–2007Potential detachment of rear hub assembly

It has been identified that due to possible incorrect assembly of the rear axle hub through omission of the bearing retaining nut split pin. The potential exists for detachment of a rear hub assembly.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked to ensure completeness of the assembly and the presence of split pins in both rear hubs.

Recalled models: MAXUS · 18,770 vehicles

R/2007/1013 Jul 2007Built 2006–2007Seat belt stalk may fail

Non-conformity of weld attaching the seat belt buckle brackets to passenger seat frames. Affecting all passenger compartment seat locations.

Fix: Recall the Minibuses within the affected poplulation and fit a modified (bolted) belt buckle to the seat frame.

Recalled models: MAXUS · 1,104 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Ldv Maxus before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Ldv Maxus reliability

2 DVSA recalls for the Ldv Maxus

Checking a Ldv Maxus before you buy

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