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A50 SMJ

2001 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel60,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 SMJ
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight Loose king pin bush

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,698 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,962 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded and holed on door runner not structual

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,959 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,342 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,444 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,585 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak top seal (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes greased front and rear front to back

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately anti rattle missing on bottom pin (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

all brake pipes have had grease applied

both rear tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,503 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,593 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,520 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,002 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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A50 SMJ is a 2001 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 60,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A50 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A50 SMJ registered?

A50 SMJ is a 2001 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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