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BU53 WBN

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,496 mi
Last recorded65,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis where shock absorber bolted to (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under dash (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis where shock absorber bolted to (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 65,496 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Some times works (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both sides front brake pads holing/securing split pins broken half locking tab missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

All leaf spring hanger bushes worn and have movement

Both rear lights damaged

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non standard wheel nut used

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 65,421 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 65,378 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear of leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear of leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm uj meeting into steering box (2.1.3 (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))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat floor corroding heaviily

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded heavily

Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,110 miles

corrosion around van in various places, but not in prescribed areas

Fail 14 Feb 2022 62,109 miles

Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion around van in various places, but not in prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,249 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,779 miles

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

nearside sill corodded

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,778 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury step corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside sill corodded

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,687 miles

advise slight play near side king pin corrosion to front off side ste p

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,829 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,169 miles

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

bonnet release stiff. parking brake lever stiff in opertation

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 18,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 5,373 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 WBN is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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