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BU53 AHD

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,738 mi
Last recorded78,738 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 AHD
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,738 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and step (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,736 miles

Rear panel corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,736 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within top shock mounting/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear panel corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear lamps and indicators taped up but secure. Extensive welding has been carried out and undersealed making inspection difficult.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,692 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,616 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,566 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,566 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,570 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,922 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BU53 AHD is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 56,424 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 AHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU53 AHD registered?

BU53 AHD is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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