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AM53 DFU

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DFU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,818 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

Offside Front inner wheel arch

Fail 31 Oct 2015 113,818 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

Offside Front inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,488 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 107,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,839 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak at diff

Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak at diff

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches weak

n/s wiper wheel box worn

o/s headlamp clip lose

Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

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

excessive corrosion both sides rear w/arch

n/s front row rear seats seat belt clip damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

excessive corrosion both sides rear w/arch

n/s front row rear seats seat belt clip damaged

unable to open rear door from outside

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,698 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,698 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,143 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 74,142 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (6.2.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,443 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
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AM53 DFU is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM53 DFU, 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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What year was AM53 DFU registered?

AM53 DFU is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM53 DFU safe to buy?

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