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BX53 ZPY

2003 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,475 mi
Last recorded39,475 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ZPY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 39,475 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,445 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 39,437 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 39,170 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 39,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body has signs of corrosion all over but especially on the nearside rear wheel arch and the back panel too. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Three seat belts at the rear have been twisted but can function as intended. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear There is a nail in the near side tyre tread.

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Rear brakes binding slightly causing grab. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Drivers seat belt clasp separated into three pieces but still functional. (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All four shocks are worn. (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 39,140 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working Offside rear number plate light not working. (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm Tyre worn below legal requirements. (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing Drivers side mirror missing. (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body has signs of corrosion all over but especially on the nearside rear wheel arch and the back panel too. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Three seat belts at the rear have been twisted but can function as intended. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear There is a nail in the near side tyre tread.

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Rear brakes binding slightly causing grab. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Drivers seat belt clasp separated into three pieces but still functional. (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush All four shocks are worn. (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,852 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight lift & latterell movement detected in both kingpins

Fail 24 Apr 2012 33,852 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn

Slight lift & latterell movement detected in both kingpins

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,390 miles

Front discs worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,132 miles

Advise on slight seepage on oil filter housing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,121 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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BX53 ZPY is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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