2004 LDV Convoy 2.4L Diesel · AE04 AVF
2004 LDV Convoy (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 146,581 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LDV CONVOY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AE04 AVF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2022
- 146,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE04 AVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Ldv Convoy (AE04 AVF) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excessively worn (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play axle end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2004 LDV Convoy with a single MOT t
Given the scale and severity of the 2022 MOT failure, this vehicle should be treated as a project at best and potentially as scrap at worst. Before committing any money, obtain a full written list of the rectification work carried out since February 2022, supported by dated invoices from a reputable garage. If the seller cannot provide this evidence, the safest assumption is that the dangerous defects identified at test — including the loose nearside front axle king pin, the inoperative parking brake, and the excessively corroded brake pipe — remain unresolved. Negotiate hard on price only if you can verify the work; otherwise, the cost of bringing the vehicle to a roadworthy standard is likely to exceed its market value.
A commercial vehicle of this age should also be examined for commercial-use wear, particularly around the load area and underside. As the colour is white, panel damage may be harder to spot — use a paint thickness gauge and inspect for evidence of crash repair. Bear in mind that no aggregate model reliability data exists for the LDV Convoy, so there is no benchmark against which to judge whether the issues seen here are typical or exceptional. This data gap in itself argues for caution.
Fuel economy for an unladen 2.4-litre diesel Convoy is generally in the mid-20s mpg, and heavier commercial use will reduce this further. Road tax for a diesel van of this engine capacity registered before 2017 typically sits in a higher band, so budget around £300-£400 per year in vehicle excise duty, unless it qualifies for classic vehicle status, which it does not at 22 years old.
Insurance grouping for older commercial LDVs tends to be moderate, but premiums depend heavily on usage class. Annual maintenance on a high-mileage commercial of this age is unpredictable: parts availability for LDV is patchy now that the brand is defunct, which pushes up costs. A realistic all-in running cost, excluding major repairs, is likely to be £1,200-£1,800 per year.
The MOT failure list contains several items that demand a physical inspection. The nearside front axle king pin was reported as excessively worn — this is a serious structural-steering defect that compromises directional control and is expensive to remedy. The offside front brake pipe was found to be excessively corroded, and brake pipe corrosion is a recurring failure point on older commercial vehicles; check the entire brake line run for surface rust and flaking. The parking brake was inoperative on one side, so verify the rear drum or caliper mechanism, cables, and adjusters are functioning correctly.
Further items flagged at test include a loose nearside front wheel bearing with slight noise, a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing, and a drag link end ball joint with excessive play at the axle end — all of which are steering and suspension wear items that should be rechecked on a lift. Structural corrosion was noted on the nearside rear vehicle structure, so inspect the rear chassis rails, cross members, and outriggers for perforation. Finally, the recorded mileage of 146,581 is high; ask for evidence of any timing belt, clutch, or major engine work, and assume wear items such as tyres, brakes, and suspension bushes are due for replacement.
Registered in March 2004, this diesel LDV Convoy is now over 22 years old, and only one MOT test appears in the history, conducted in February 2022 at 146,581 miles. That single test resulted in a fail with sixteen separate defect categories, several of which were classed as dangerous. With no subsequent MOT results recorded and no aggregate reliability data available for the model, there is insufficient evidence to support any positive narrative about the vehicle's current condition.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the LDV Convoy, so model-level reliability trends cannot be cited from the provided dataset.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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