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BU53 WAA

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,234 mi
Last recorded95,234 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,234 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 95,216 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,582 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 82,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,653 miles

both rear lamps damaged

nearside inner body sill starting to corrode - not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,544 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,512 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,126 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,202 miles

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 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.

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