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BU05 AJY

2005 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,320 mi
Last recorded201,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv 40063,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AJY
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 201,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 198,358 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrasion to underside including some components

Pass 13 Dec 2023 189,102 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch master cylinder pipe corroded heavily

Fail 30 Nov 2023 189,090 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large corrosion holes inner wheel arch tub area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole floor area around seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large corrosion holes inner wheel arch tub area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole floor area around seats mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole floor area near suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch master cylinder pipe corroded heavily

Fail 17 Nov 2022 188,616 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor corroded within 30cm of driver and passenger seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Front and rear, various fixings loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of steering box mounting and shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Leaf spring front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 187,588 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 179,687 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 176,908 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 176,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 177,139 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 176,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 173,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 172,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 170,717 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 139,967 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 139,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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BU05 AJY is a 2005 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 63,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 AJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 AJY is a 2005 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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