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BU53 WBZ

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,142 miles

Body has slight corrosion several vast areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 107,098 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion several vast areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 103,947 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers footwell corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 103,947 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers footwell corroded

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 102,837 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside inner sill corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 102,837 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside inner sill corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2013 93,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,729 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,180 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,396 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 WBZ is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

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

Is BU53 WBZ safe to buy?

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