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BX51 VDV

2001 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VDV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,559 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 79,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,192 miles

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

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

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

body panels , rear wheel arches and underbody corroded

brake pipes corroded

engine noisey

oil leak

still slight play in kingpins but not excessive

Fail 9 Mar 2010 72,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

body panels , rear wheel arches and underbody corroded

brake pipes corroded

engine noisey

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,893 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 71,821 miles

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight noise on Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing area when rotated by hand

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2007 60,619 miles

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

Both wiper smearing screen slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Play in both wiper arms/wiper linkage

Play in power steering box

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 60,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Play in steering box

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BX51 VDV is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 BX51 VDV, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 VDV registered?

BX51 VDV is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is BX51 VDV safe to buy?

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