MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH sides - front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
BOTH rear lamp units damaged - function not impaired
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads OK at present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint - marked yellow wax (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH sides - front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
BOTH rear lamp units damaged - function not impaired
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads OK at present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside rear lamp lens damaged - function not impaired
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount - forward (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount - forward (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins - slight movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside rear lamp lens damaged/cracked - function not impaired
various underbody repairs evident - unable to ascertain method of repair - undersealed - appears sound
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside rear lamp lens cover damaged - function not impaired
various underbody body repairs have been carried out - unable to determine repair method - appears sound
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front - adjacent to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front brakes slightly binding
hand brake stiff to operate - braking effort is OK
offside rear lamp damaged - function not impaired
various under body chassis and panel repairs have been made - unable to ascertain repair method - appears sound
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides rear (1.1.A.3d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides - rear (2.7.3)
all wheel arches and outer body sills starting to corrode
front inner wheel arches corroded - not in a prescribed area
handbrake stiff to operate and difficult to release - effective performance
inner rear wings corroded (both sides) - not structural
both rear lamps damaged
nearside inner body sill starting to corrode - not in a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
reduced braking effort offside rear - traces of axle oil evident from drum - advise inspection/repair
Minor movement in rear balljoint of drag link between steering box drop arm and O/S to N/S steering linkage
offside inner sill starting to corrode - not structural and not in prescribed area
How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?
Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 WAA is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is BU53 WAA safe to buy?
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