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BU53 AFZ

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,780 mi
Last recorded146,780 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB64,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 AFZ
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 146,780 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside and out side corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 146,711 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside and out side corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 146,259 miles

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

all underside and out side corroded

both front axel king pins heavy greased slight play in both

both front inner arches coroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 146,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front inner arches coroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 139,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 135,597 miles

steering box metal power steering pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 135,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering box metal power steering pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 127,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches

oil leaking from n/s rear hub

Fail 8 Jan 2015 127,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches

oil leaking from n/s rear hub

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,600 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,821 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 73,821 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,055 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to show slight corrossion not within 30

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,375 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 48,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,194 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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BU53 AFZ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU53 AFZ, 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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BU53 AFZ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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