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BU53 WBM

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,797 mi
Last recorded72,797 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

body has corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,700 miles

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

front water pipes leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,700 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

both rear tyres have deep cracks

front water pipes leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,040 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,628 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 56,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,586 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,609 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,388 miles

Lift in both front kingpins resulting in slight side to side play/movement in front wheels with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Fail 12 Feb 2010 24,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Lift in both front kingpins resulting in slight side to side play/movement in front wheels with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,941 miles

Both nearside and offside front king pins have slight lift/wear when lever with a bar with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Both nearside and offside front wheels have slight play/movement side to side with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear bumper end cap loose.

Slight misting of oil around steering box.

Some slack in handbrake cable vehicle would benifit from cable been adjusted.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,941 miles

Both nearside and offside front king pins have slight lift/wear when lever with a bar with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Both nearside and offside front wheels have slight play/movement side to side with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Nearside rear bumper end cap loose.

Slight misting of oil around steering box.

Some slack in handbrake cable vehicle would benifit from cable been adjusted.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 14,372 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 6,225 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 WBM is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WBM, 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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What year was BU53 WBM registered?

BU53 WBM is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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