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BU53 MVZ

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MVZ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,717 miles

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

all steel wheels are corroded

both front arches are corroded and on the inside

both front wipers are slightly perished

slight oil leak from engine

tipper bed is corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,668 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from vacum pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tires are slightly perished

chassis is corroded in places

slight oil weap around steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,458 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal on pump (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres have small cuts in

both front wheel arches are corroded

fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

tipper bed is corroded in places

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,173 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded in places

Offside Front door is slightly corroded in places

Oil leak ()

chassis is corroded in places

fuel tank straps are corroded

slight weap from steering box

Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded in places

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

Offside Front door is slightly corroded in places

Oil leak ()

chassis is corroded in places

fuel tank straps are corroded

slight weap from steering box

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,589 miles

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

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

corrosion on front wheel archs

offside front footwell corroded

oil leak

tipper bed has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 114,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

corrosion on front wheel archs

offside front footwell corroded

oil leak

tipper bed has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

tipper bed corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 111,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

tipper bed corroed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,371 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 103,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,542 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,334 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,167 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 53,119 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)

slight play n/s/r bottom shocker bush

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,711 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,466 miles

1, front pads low. †2, tipper sides damaged ,(hazard)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 35,466 miles

1, front pads low. †2, tipper sides damaged ,(hazard)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MVZ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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