1998 LDV 400 Convoy D SWB 2.5L Diesel · IJZ 8104

The LDV 400 Convoy presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 4 April 2024 at 101,228 miles with no defects recorded. The absence of any advisories across the three successful tests from December 2021 to April 2024 indicates no escalating mechanical concerns within the recorded period. This clean run suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a passable standard, though the sparse record limits deeper judgement on component degradation. Recorded mileage stands at 101,228 against a 1998 build, averaging roughly 3,615 miles per year. The tester logged 94,672 miles on 6 December 2021, 99,619 on 25 March 2023, and 101,228 on 4 April 2024. This equates to under 2,000 miles annually across the final two years, consistent with light use or extended standing. A notable gap exists between the March 2023 and April 2024 tests, exceeding thirteen months, and no entry covers 2022, leaving the intermediate condition unverified. The December 2021 history shows a fail on 3 December at 94,672 miles followed by a pass three days later on 6 December at identical mileage, with no defects listed on either. Such a rapid reversal without recorded faults implies an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a substantive repair, but the buyer should confirm the rationale with DVSA archives. Low annual use over twenty-eight years raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized suspension bushes, and corrosion on chassis members despite clean MOTs. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise structural integrity beneath the body, checking sills and subframes for rust given the age and likely static periods. The tester should examine brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and verify suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking. Tyres and wiper blades may show age-related perishing rather than wear, and exhaust emissions should be assessed for idle stability on the 2.5 litre diesel unit.