Faults:

Bought from a dealer. Got it home and immediately the alternator went.

Had to replace both batteries a week later.

Water reservoir split and needed replacing.

Cylinder head block cracked in 6 places (that was an expensive one).

Both front suspension bushes needed replacing.

Drive shaft boot replaced.

Anti-roll torsion bar replaced.

Radiator split, had to be replaced.

General Comments:

Let's face it - I bought a dog. I've spent thousands on my L400 getting major jobs done. It's honestly been one of the most unreliable vehicles I've ever owned and there's hardly a month goes by that it's not in the garage being repaired (believe it or not, it's in there right now).

But you know what? I don't care.

It's the best vehicle I have ever driven. And believe me, I've thought nothing about going out and spending over £20k on cars in the past.

Comfort, size, general performance on and off-road (when it's actually working) mean that even though I've got a lemon, when it comes to time to let it go, I will just go out and buy another one - and hopefully one of the reliable ones that the other people in these reviews seem to have got.

With the problems I've had, if this was any other vehicle, I would have got rid of it long ago. But with the L400? I guess it's here to stay.

Faults:

I have found that the front wheel studs are made of a soft metal. I have up to now shredded FOUR hub studs.

Wheel alignment is out at the moment.

Gets very dirty at the back all the time due to a straight rear.

Front tyres wear quick due to alignment.

General Comments:

It's a very comfortable vehicle to drive.

It has a commanding view for driver and passengers.

It has overdrive, normal drive and SPORTS GEAR MODE.

Privacy glass in the rear 4 windows.

Captain seats, front and middle passengers.

4x4 is amazing, it will go just about anywhere.

Drives very smooth in 2x4 (2 wheel drive).

Faults:

Absolutely nothing apart from normal wear and tear items.

Tyres last well, and the engine and transmission need only the usual services at 3-4K.

General Comments:

Having owned just about every make of van over the last fifteen years, I have settled on the L400 as the fastest, most powerful and doggedly tough van there is. It has been given dogs abuse since we got it, as was the last L400 we had, and it just plows on.

It has so much power, overtaking is no problem, even fully loaded, and the engine is like a turbine. I had a 2 Hiaces before the first L400, and the L400 is a better van, better finished, tighter to drive, and more power altogether. The Hiace is tough, but the L400 is tougher.

We cut concrete for a living, and the van is always heavily loaded, but nothing seems to hold it back.