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BU02 USW

2002 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

93,841 mi
Last recorded93,841 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ldv Cub76,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 USW
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all suspension, braking, steering & associated components

Front cross member corroded ( where the radiator is mounted )

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front droplink failing on shock absorber during lock to lock check

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed front to rear

Fail 23 Feb 2026 93,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all suspension, braking, steering & associated components

Front cross member corroded ( where the radiator is mounted )

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front droplink failing on shock absorber during lock to lock check

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed front to rear

Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Droplink failing on shock absorber during lock to lock check

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed front to rear

Fail 4 Mar 2025 91,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where rear arm bush is bolted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Droplink failing on shock absorber during lock to lock check

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle heavily undersealed front to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,715 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 86,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to the leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at the rear of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front indicator loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,291 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

excessive engine feul leak

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,934 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,464 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 79,246 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mountings front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and excessive corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mountings front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,319 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,395 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 63,382 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 59,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,221 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,840 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre walls deteriated slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,200 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 31,200 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ldv Cub?

Based on 52,091 MOT tests across 4,702 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,443
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,314
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,100
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,264
Stop lamp not working 2,487
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,471
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BU02 USW is a 2002 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,630 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 Cub fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 USW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 USW is a 2002 Ldv Cub, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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