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BU53 MVN

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,993 mi
Last recorded111,993 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MVN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,993 miles

Exhaust emmissions slightly black smokey

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Prop shaft bearing deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,842 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 places on underside of cab (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 places on underside of cab (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emmissions slightly black smokey

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Prop shaft bearing deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,796 miles

Centre prop bearing slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside front and offside front flitches slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre prop bearing slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside front and offside front flitches slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,461 miles

Chassis and under body showing signs of corrosion.

Front tyres both wearing on outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front king pin worn.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and nearside front cab inner flitches have slight corrosion.

Offside front king pin worn.

Offside headlight slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Steering box has a light missting of oil.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,570 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear outer tyre slighty worn close to limit.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,315 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Steering box has a light misting of oil.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,315 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Steering box has a light misting of oil.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front discs pitted

Fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Nearside cab sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside cab sill slightly coroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front discs pitted

Fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Nearside cab sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside cab sill slightly coroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,635 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in front king pins

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,054 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 39,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,973 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 MVN is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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