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BU53 EKC

2003 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EKC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,952 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,867 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,536 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,536 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,978 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,182 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f king pins have lift in them

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,834 miles

n/s and o/s kinging pins have slight play

n/s bumper end cap missing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s kinging pins have slight play

n/s bumper end cap missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,098 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 53,098 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake cable sticking

water leak at front of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,815 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 EKC is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKC, 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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BU53 EKC is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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