2001 Ldv Pilot — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 297 MOT tests analysed for the 2001 Ldv Pilot, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 70.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.8%).

Pass rate

297

MOT tests analysed

29.6%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

21.6

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2001 Ldv Pilot
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	16.2%	48
2	Brakes	13.5%	40
3	Suspension	12.1%	36
4	Body, structure & corrosion	11.5%	34
5	Visibility	7.1%	21
6	Steering	5.4%	16

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2001 Ldv Pilot
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	38
2	Rigid brake pipes	23
3	Wipers	20
4	Integral vehicle structure condition	19
5	Service brake imbalance	17
6	Wheel bearings	16

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2001 Ldv Pilot
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	35.7%	106
2	Brakes	32.7%	97
3	Body, structure & corrosion	22.9%	68
4	Tyres	20.9%	62
5	Emissions & environmental	18.5%	55
6	Steering	16.2%	48

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2001 Pilot
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	44	34.1%
60-90k	122	31.1%
90-120k	95	27.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2001 Pilot
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	88	37.5%
2022	66	30.3%
2023	51	25.5%
2024	49	24.5%
2025	43	23.3%

What to check before buying a 2001 Pilot

Before buying a 2001 Ldv Pilot, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 16.2% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (13.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Suspension (12.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2001 Ldv Pilots pass their MOT?

70.4% of the 297 2001 Ldv Pilot MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Ldv Pilot?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.2% of tests, followed by brakes (13.5%).

Does the 2001 Pilot get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.1% in the 30-60k band to 27.4% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 297 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.