2016 LDV V80 2.5L Diesel · PX66 CKG

The December 2025 MOT at 120,190 miles declares the 2016 LDV V80 not roadworthy, citing excessive brake binding on both near‑ and off‑side service brakes, sub‑1.5 mm pad thickness, worn discs, and severe corrosion of the inner and outer sills that compromises structural rigidity. The record shows a worsening trend, with repeated brake failures, pad wear, and structural rust appearing in each successive test from 2020 onward. Mileage has risen from 45,068 miles in 2019 to 120,190 miles in 2025, an average of roughly 12,000 miles per year, well above the typical 8,000‑mile annual usage for a ten‑year‑old vehicle. The jump from 67,025 miles in late 2020 to 97,938 miles in late 2022 represents an acceleration of about 30,000 miles in two years, indicating intensive use and limited periods of standing. Earlier gaps between 2020 and 2021 are minimal, while the steady yearly testing from 2022 onward provides a clearer picture of accelerated wear. Recurring defects point to chronic issues with the braking system, including binding calipers, worn pads, and disc wear, as well as persistent structural corrosion of the sills that reduces chassis stiffness. Additional concerns include insecure anti‑roll bar linkages, deteriorated constant‑velocity joints, a parking brake that consistently falls below the 50 % efficiency threshold, and an unacceptable windscreen condition noted in 2023 and 2025. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, verify that the rear and front brake calipers move freely without binding, measure pad thickness and disc wear, and examine the structural integrity of the sills for ongoing rust. The parking brake mechanism, drive‑shaft CV boots, anti‑roll bar linkage, windscreen integrity, rear reflector and position lamp functionality must also be checked, as these items have repeatedly appeared as failures in the MOT history.