CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE53 KZR

2003 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,809 mi
Last recorded71,809 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KZR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 71,809 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Nearside Front lift in king pin

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded

Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens in poor condition

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

Nearside side step in to rear of vehicle holed and corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Front lift in king pin

Offside Rear lamp lens in poor condition

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both cab steps holed and corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

power steering noisy when turning steering

steering box damp with oil

under body heavily corroded and has had many poor repairs made

Fail 18 Aug 2025 71,809 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Nearside Front lift in king pin

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded

Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens in poor condition

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

Nearside side step in to rear of vehicle holed and corroded

Nearside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Front lift in king pin

Offside Rear lamp lens in poor condition

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both cab steps holed and corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

power steering noisy when turning steering

steering box damp with oil

under body heavily corroded and has had many poor repairs made

Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both inner and outer sills and valances corroded outside prescribed areas

nearside step corrode outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 May 2024 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side load door step corroded outside prescribed areas

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

both inner and outer sills corrode outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 May 2023 66,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas

non obligatory rear fog showing white light to rear

Fail 15 May 2023 66,835 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas

non obligatory rear fog showing white light to rear

Pass 3 May 2022 64,471 miles

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping off tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog showing white light to rear

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 May 2021 62,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 62,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/inner arch and floor in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/inner arch and floor in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system t o brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,365 miles

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))

both rear inner valance corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,365 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

both rear inner valance corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,061 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,060 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,152 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,411 miles

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
Full Ldv Convoy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE53 KZR is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 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 AE53 KZR, 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 23 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 KZR?

You can check the full history of AE53 KZR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE53 KZR registered?

AE53 KZR is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 KZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 KZR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 KZR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE53 KZR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.