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AE05 GLV

2005 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 GLV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 136,390 miles

Fuel tank insecure Both straps excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 135,771 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 135,771 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both ends of rear light bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded In and out of rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Across rear of lower cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 135,226 miles

All chassis covered in surface rust

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front inner wing rusted and holed not considered structual

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 135,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All chassis covered in surface rust

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front inner wing rusted and holed not considered structual

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 133,493 miles

All chassis have arears of rust

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 133,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All chassis have arears of rust

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,337 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis have surface rust

sections of rear of cab rusted not within 30cm of prescribed areas

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading of 3.16 maximum of 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative offside not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all chassis have surface rust

sections of rear of cab rusted not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,393 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 124,388 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,098 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,094 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,338 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear lens damaged

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rear of step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear lens damaged

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,801 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 113,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven snatches on (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,263 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust system corroded

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

signs of grease/oil around steering box

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,258 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

signs of grease/oil around steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,740 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 89,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 81,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 71,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,991 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 63,458 miles

Nearside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,274 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,274 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,116 miles

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

handbrake will require adjusting soon

n/s/r tailboard retaining pin missing

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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AE05 GLV is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 62,081 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 GLV is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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