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BU53 AEG

2003 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 AEG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 64,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,654 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 64,654 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door SILDING DOOR (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,481 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 64,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,418 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 63,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,671 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 57,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,046 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 57,043 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,755 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,969 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 34,963 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BU53 AEG is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 AEG, 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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What year was BU53 AEG registered?

BU53 AEG is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BU53 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 AEG shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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