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BV51 MVZ

2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,521 mi
Last recorded131,521 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T95,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 MVZ
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,521 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING OIL BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 131,475 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak DRAG LINK ARM SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING OIL BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,449 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both, (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch, (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower part of @ front of wheel arch, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint on pan hard rod, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing,

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,334 miles

Offside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 130,228 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 127,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight misting of oil around steering damper.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 125,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam on both beams, (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 123,458 miles

All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks leaking slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2021 123,458 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks leaking slightly

Pass 13 May 2019 120,906 miles

Centre Box Cracked and blowing

Upper extra Light`s n/w

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,287 miles

Oil leak from engine

both front tyre`s worn low and cracked

both o/s/r tyre`s and n/s/r outer cracked and deep cut`s

slight play in king pin`s

Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,555 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 115,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,552 miles

Front shocks damp

Washers poorly aimed

front tyres cracking and wearing edges

wiper motor slow & weak but clears screen

Fail 12 Sep 2015 115,552 miles

Front shocks damp

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Washers poorly aimed

front tyres cracking and wearing edges

wiper motor slow & weak but clears screen

Pass 29 Dec 2010 108,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 103,631 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside screenwash poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 98,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 82,327 miles

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

LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 76,453 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 72,701 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT "LIFT" IN KING PINS. †FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,777 miles

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 MVZ is a 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 95,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVZ, 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 25 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 MVZ is a 2001 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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