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BL53 MGO

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,010 mi
Last recorded186,010 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 MGO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 186,010 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Battery positive (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 186,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Battery positive (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 183,075 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2018 179,291 miles

offside rear chassis corroding

slight uneven rise on rear brakes

steering slightly tight

Pass 24 Aug 2017 174,317 miles

offside rear outer tyre, tread cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2017 174,317 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear outer tyre, tread cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 169,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 163,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 163,072 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 151,816 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs worn

nearside rear mudguard damaged

nearside rear sidemarker not working

one of nearside dropside hinges is cracked

radiator insecure and hose damaged by pully

swarf in rear tyres

Fail 7 Jul 2014 151,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs worn

nearside rear mudguard damaged

nearside rear sidemarker not working

one of nearside dropside hinges is cracked

radiator insecure and hose damaged by pully

swarf in rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2013 141,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front steps and arches corroding

front bumper loose

nearside rear marker light inop

slight play in front suspension kingpins

squeak from steering/dry joint

Fail 13 Jun 2013 141,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

squeak from steering/dry joint

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front steps and arches corroding

front bumper loose

nearside rear marker light inop

slight play in front suspension kingpins

Fail 15 Jun 2012 133,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear body marker lamp in/op

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,873 miles

Nearside rear body marker lamp in/op

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,324 miles

Hand brake lever mec. worn

Slight grab on rear brakes. Poss due to load distribution in back

Slight lift in offside kingpin

Pass 12 Jun 2010 112,404 miles

all four rear tyres getting close to tread depth legal limit

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside marker lights inop

slight play in front nearside and offside kingpins

Fail 11 Jun 2010 112,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four rear tyres getting close to tread depth legal limit

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside marker lights inop

slight play in front nearside and offside kingpins

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,812 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 84,632 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,622 miles

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

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

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

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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BL53 MGO is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL53 MGO, 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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BL53 MGO is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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