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BV51 GWL

2001 Ldv Pilot

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,359 mi
Last recorded127,359 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GWL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 127,359 miles

play in both front king pins

play in both front wheel bearings

scratches in windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2010 127,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

play in both front king pins

play in both front wheel bearings

scratches in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,154 miles

free play in steering and operation stiff

noise from nearside rear brake

play in both front king pins

play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2009 117,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

noise from nearside rear brake

play in both front king pins

play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,338 miles

lift in both front king pins

still free play in steering about 30mm

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2008 106,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lift in both front king pins

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BV51 GWL is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 BV51 GWL, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 GWL is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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