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BX05 HLU

2005 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ldv Pilot51,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 HLU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 75,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear inner panel corroded but not structual area

Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,238 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner panel corroded but not structual area

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,733 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed area

o/s/f door step area corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Nov 2019 72,717 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed area

o/s/f door step area corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,031 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes on both front springs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

general vehicle poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all vehicle has dents and body panel damage

vehicle has general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all vehicle has dents and body panel damage

vehicle has general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,243 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front king pins slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all front (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear bumper cap damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear leaf springs both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,243 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front king pins slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all front (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear bumper cap damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear leaf springs both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear doors damaged

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2015 61,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear doors damaged

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,259 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 46,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,934 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,533 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 27,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,104 miles

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

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

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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BX05 HLU is a 2005 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,718 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 BX05 HLU, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 HLU is a 2005 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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