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BV53 CHZ

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB64,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CHZ
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 124,248 miles

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

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear complete inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Step & Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear complete inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Step & Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (tow bar mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All 6 tyres have cuts and splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside seriously corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar/ bumper support/ mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 123,710 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mid boxes outer skin in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step / sill area can see plated inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step / sill area can see its plated inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 96,237 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement also, joining connector pipe by servo pipe to servo cracking (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

GPS speedo fitted at time of test (Suspect standard speedo/odometer not working correctly)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of vehicle underbody, rear crossmember, sill areas etc; is visibly very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking & both front tyres ten years old or more (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting lamp operation

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel on top of chassis leg near steering box mounting area rusted (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & some seepage around injector seal on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 96,288 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delamination/damage on lettering character (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheelarch rusted exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both rear wheel arches rusted exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirt / damage encroaching onto lettering characters (0.1 (b))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement also, joining connector pipe by servo pipe to servo cracking (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most of vehicle underbody, rear crossmember, sill areas etc; is visibly very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking & both front tyres ten years old or more (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting lamp operation

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel on top of chassis leg near steering box mounting area rusted (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & some seepage around injector seal on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,909 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

inner and outer sills extremely rusty but not within 30cm of a body mounting or prescribed area

nearside rear light cluster damaged but has no effect on lighting

rear crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,884 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but has no effect on lighting

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

inner and outer sills both sides extremely rusty but not within 30cm of a body mounting or prescribed area

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,560 miles

All four wheel arches rusty

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre is uneven in tread on outer edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

both inner and both outer sills rusty

coolant level low

lift in both front king pins

rear crossmember holed and very rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2022 94,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch and rear of outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

All four wheel arches rusty

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre is uneven in tread on outer edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

both inner and both outer sills rusty

coolant level low

lift in both front king pins

rear crossmember holed and very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all four wheel arches rusty

both front king pins have lift

both rear inner sills rusty

coolant level low

rear crossmember holed and rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,834 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all four wheel arches rusty

both front king pins have lift

both rear inner sills rusty

coolant level low

rear crossmember holed and rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 92,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear crossmember holed and rusty

both front king pins have slight lift

coolant level low

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 92,989 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear crossmember holed and rusty

both front king pins have slight lift

coolant level low

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 May 2018 91,973 miles

both number plates poor condition

both rear inner wheel arch panels holed and rusty

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear cross member rusty

rear light lens in poor condition

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow at front flexi pipe

slight weeps at power steering pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre on axle close to limit outer tyre on axle tread is wearing in steps (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

no smoke detected

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 83,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre on axle close to limit outer tyre on axle tread is wearing in steps (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

no smoke detected

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 78,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,977 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,977 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,117 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 77,117 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,489 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,180 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 70,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,596 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 55,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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BV53 CHZ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 64,756 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 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 CHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV53 CHZ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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