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BU53 MKV

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,029 mi
Last recorded76,029 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MKV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,029 miles

6 seats fitted at time of test

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear inner wheel arch corrosion ,but no seats fitted at time of test on them

general corrosion at various prescribed areas but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,778 miles

Engine missfire

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches excessively corroded but not in perscribed area as seats removed from within perscribed area

Nearside and offside rear outer chassis above rear axle corroded but not yet excessive

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,827 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front fire extinguisher empty

oil leak

saloon lamps not working

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche area (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front fire extinguisher empty

oil leak

saloon lamps not working

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,800 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside outer rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 65,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bumper trim insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear bumper trim insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,457 miles

Front number plate damaged but secure and readable

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,083 miles

Fire extinguisher in the red

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside wiper spilt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,430 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 57,424 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.9.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

nearside centre saloon light inop

power steering pipe on steering box corroded

steering box damp with oil

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,482 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 MKV is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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