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BV51 JBE

2002 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T72,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 JBE
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valance corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valance corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2025 89,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 89,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion inner and outer sills

Fail 24 Apr 2024 89,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged main pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,035 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 88,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,487 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 86,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,383 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 81,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern internals loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail d bush bkt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail d bush bkt insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn inner egde (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower valence corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 80,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower valence corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower valence corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,486 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,782 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,781 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT D BUSHES SLIGHTLY PLY

Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,541 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,936 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 58,935 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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BV51 JBE is a 2002 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 72,199 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 400 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 JBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV51 JBE is a 2002 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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