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2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,638 mi
Last recorded89,638 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB64,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 URL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise advancing corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,494 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 86,394 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,892 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside frontwings

Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

corrosion to nearside and offside frontwings

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,743 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside inner tyre flat

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Centre clutch pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,144 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,042 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,367 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 60,367 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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 (2.6.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

drivers seat base insecure

n/s and o/s plastic side trims adrift

passenger seat flexing at floor panel

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,783 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
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BU03 URL is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB 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 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 64,756 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 400 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 URL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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