2017 LDV V802.5L Diesel

The LDV V80 presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 11 February 2025 at 174,509 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, showing no escalating mechanical concerns. The vehicle cleared its February 2025 examination without advisories, following a consistent pattern of clean results since early 2023. Mileage accumulation sits high for a 2017 plate, averaging roughly 19,390 miles per year against the recorded 174,509 total. The odometer advanced from 127,603 miles at the 19 January 2023 pass to 154,130 miles by the 24 January 2024 pass, then to 174,509 by February 2025. Such annual increments reflect steady commercial use rather than sporadic standing. The record remains sparse, comprising five tests between January 2023 and February 2025, yet each subsequent pass logged zero defects. Two initial failures on 12 January 2023 at 127,603 miles and 13 January 2024 at 154,125 miles show no defects recorded, with passes issued days later on each occasion. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at testing rather than latent mechanical faults. Previous owners likely maintained basic compliance, though the lack of flagged wear items may mask unseen deterioration typical at this mileage. A buyer should physically scrutinise suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding or fatigue, alongside underbody corrosion and structural integrity given the van's age and load history. Exhaust emissions and drivetrain condition warrant hands-on checks despite clean MOT slips. Tyres and wiper blades remain consumable items to verify, as high annual coverage accelerates their degradation even without tester advisories.