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BU53 MVL

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,019 mi
Last recorded38,019 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,019 miles

Battery not fully secured.

Inner wing corroded and holed at battery area.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside lower body side panels corroded

Offside rear inner tyre deflated.

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

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside front kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Two rear seat belt catch covers missing but catches still operating.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 38,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers step (5.2.6)

Battery not fully secured.

Inner wing corroded and holed at battery area.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside lower body side panels corroded

Offside rear inner tyre deflated.

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

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside front kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Two rear seat belt catch covers missing but catches still operating.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,542 miles

2 rear seat belt buckle covers missing

Battery tray corroded,battery is secure

Fail 11 Dec 2014 37,542 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

2 rear seat belt buckle covers missing

Battery tray corroded,battery is secure

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,657 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 33,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,503 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 29,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,025 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 22,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,795 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 10,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 3,324 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 MVL is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

BU53 MVL is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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