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BX51 VBT

2001 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,427 mi
Last recorded123,427 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ldv Convoy80,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VBT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 123,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 119,077 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has had extensive welding work

Fail 19 Feb 2025 119,077 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

vehicle has had extensive welding work

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,930 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXYENSIVE WELDING

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,696 miles

surface corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle has had extensive welding work

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 961,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,621 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,874 miles

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

nearside front slight play at king pin

offside front slight play ay king pin

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,507 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,294 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 88,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,087 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,803 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR DIFF WET

Fail 23 Nov 2007 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR DIFF WET

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,023 miles

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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BX51 VBT is a 2001 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,536 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 BX51 VBT, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 VBT registered?

BX51 VBT is a 2001 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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