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AE53 ZPG

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

142,727 mi
Last recorded142,727 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZPG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 142,727 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 142,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 140,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 140,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 May 2024 137,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 137,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,244 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,282 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 130,264 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 126,612 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 126,485 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill \ step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill \ step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

not mini bus converted to motor home

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 118,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 117,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch join to the floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged passenger missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill next to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear passenger (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,606 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rear front row inner cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 10 Jul 2018 116,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear of front spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged rear front row inner cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,603 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 113,603 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2016 109,351 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 109,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/battery tray (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner closing panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner closing panel (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,413 miles

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

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,942 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wiper linkages worn and discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,942 miles

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

Wiper linkages worn and discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 9 May 2014 103,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Slight lift in offside front king pin

Wiper linkages worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 101,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,268 miles

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,625 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,625 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,285 miles

slight seepage of oil from n/s/r hub,not affecting brakes at this time.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,131 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front tyres feathering advise tracking checked

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 35,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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AE53 ZPG is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 ZPG, 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.

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AE53 ZPG is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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