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BV53 CTE

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CTE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,606 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 69,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 68,558 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor in front of Drivers seat mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,193 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 68,183 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,870 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,149 miles

All metal brake pipes have general corrosion

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,149 miles

All metal brake pipes have general corrosion

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,546 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,514 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 55,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,268 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,268 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,324 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,649 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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BV53 CTE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BV53 CTE registered?

BV53 CTE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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