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AE53 ZNG

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,965 mi
Last recorded145,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB77,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZNG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 145,965 miles

Auxiliary heater exhaust too close to brake pipes.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails front to rear heavy corosion o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill section / step area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 145,188 miles

Auxiliary heater exhaust very close to brake pipes (front to rear)

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill section holed/corroded, general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 142,848 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails as marked

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 142,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not lock (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,674 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover loose (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,298 miles

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

Nearside Front axle king pin slight play

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

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

Offside Front axle king pin slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2020 138,298 miles

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

Nearside Front axle king pin slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front axle king pin slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2020 138,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Axle king pins slight play

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on shoulder @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle king pins slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on shoulder @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,530 miles

Screen damaged n/s/f

Fail 6 Feb 2018 131,530 miles

Screen damaged n/s/f

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,527 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB?

Based on 49,770 MOT tests across 5,007 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
5,925
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,695
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,472
Registration plate lamp not working 2,086
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,015
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
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AE53 ZNG is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 77,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 ZNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE53 ZNG is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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