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BT51 HJA

2001 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

94,678 mi
Last recorded94,678 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 HJA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 94,678 miles

Nearside Front King pin has lift

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

Offside Front king pin has lift

Offside Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 94,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front King pin has lift

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION AROUNDREAR VALANCE PANELS NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT LIFT NEAR/SIDE KING PIN

Fail 29 Mar 2023 86,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting near leaf spring mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear shackle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting near leaf spring mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

General surface rusty underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch, upper shock absorber mounting point rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting points rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,191 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Noise from rear diff ( diff also damp )

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust system rusty

Rusty underneath vehicle

Steering box damp

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

Wiper linkage loose ( doesn't effect operation )

Fail 24 Mar 2022 82,155 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Noise from rear diff ( diff also damp )

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust system rusty

Rusty underneath vehicle

Steering box damp

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

Wiper linkage loose ( doesn't effect operation )

Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,547 miles

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box damp

Wiper blades smeary

Wiper linkage loose ( doesn't effect operation )

Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,519 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch ( steering box ) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber ( inner wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box damp

Wiper blades smeary

Wiper linkage loose ( doesn't effect operation )

Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Wiper blades smeary

Wiper linkage loose ( doesn't effect operation )

Fail 9 Mar 2020 72,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Wiper blades smeary

Wiper linkage loose ( doesn't effect operation )

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension king pin slight play

Offside Front suspension king pin slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2019 66,583 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension king pin slight play

Offside Front suspension king pin slight play

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 56,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 56,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

diesel pump damp

nearside and offside rear inner bumper body corroded

steering box damp

Fail 6 Dec 2016 49,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

diesel pump damp

nearside and offside rear inner bumper body corroded

steering box damp

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust mount bracket corroded / broken

power steering bottle / pipes damp

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust mount bracket corroded / broken

power steering bottle / pipes damp

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 39,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre near limit and cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre near limit and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 Dec 2011 37,361 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,338 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

steering box damp

Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,338 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

steering box damp

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,719 miles

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

steering box damp

Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

steering box damp

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,051 miles

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,193 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BT51 HJA is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 HJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT51 HJA is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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