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BU53 WGD

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill sliding door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2025 94,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre is perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill sliding door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,650 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 89,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front part of exhaust, from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link ball joint, other end from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2021 84,200 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,297 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 78,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,586 miles

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

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

Play from both king pins

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,251 miles

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

play from both front king pins

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,483 miles

play from both front king pins

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,723 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

slight lift and play in front wheels

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,723 miles

slight lift and play in front wheels

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,247 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 WGD is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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