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BU53 MKP

2003 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 104,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 104,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 104,241 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 101,877 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,276 miles

Front exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,276 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim panel protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear body crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,610 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 89,610 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (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 insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,396 miles

body corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,497 miles

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

Front silencer casing corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch corroded on 2nd row of seats from rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,599 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,072 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,516 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,515 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,983 miles

several small chips in front screen

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,856 miles

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 MKP is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

BU53 MKP is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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