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BX53 ZGJ

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,552 mi
Last recorded73,552 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ZGJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 73,552 miles

rear valance starting to corrode

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front inner arch areas corrosion out of areas

front king pins slight play

general underbody corrosion / various previous repairs

ns indicator lense missing but operating as intended

nsr sill inner corrosion out of area

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,625 miles

slight play near side and off side front king pins

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 62,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,833 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,813 miles

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 56,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 51,970 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch ... floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under wheel arch .. Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,056 miles

Minimal play at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Slightly corroded sill Offside and at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,865 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 47,865 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,698 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,698 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,265 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,879 miles

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leakage of fluid

various saet damage

various seat belt stalk cases missing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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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BX53 ZGJ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX53 ZGJ, 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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BX53 ZGJ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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