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BU53 VZW

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VZW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,253 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,301 miles

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

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

sliding side door outrigger corroded

some lift in front king pins

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,301 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

sliding side door outrigger corroded

some lift in front king pins

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 441,235 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,090 miles

front brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,747 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 15,747 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,035 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BU53 VZW is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 56,424 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU53 VZW is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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