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CN53 HNM

2003 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

174,722 mi
Last recorded174,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HNM
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 174,722 miles

chassis slightly corroded

vehicle bod/chassis covered in patch repairs - covered in paint/underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2024 174,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brakes require minor attention

vehicle body & chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 173,616 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front King Pins Slight Play

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Steering Damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 173,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front King Pins Slight Play

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

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Steering Damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 171,395 miles

Central Front Grill Loose On Bottom Fixings

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

Central Front Steering Shock Casing Corroded

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front King Pins Slight Play

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Water Pump Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside Tyre Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 170,152 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded but still secure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion various areas on rear body

various corrosion to rear of cab and under bonnet near batt tray

Pass 9 Jul 2020 168,551 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush wear to front spring rear eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 168,550 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated where mounted to chassis n/s/f (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure corroded at bottom where mounted to wheel arch pannel ,also holed and insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at top of shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outrigger linked to front step (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush o/s and n/s front spring /rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play to kingpin

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

cab heavily corroded in vareouse area

corrosion behind drivers door at bottem holed

Pass 1 Jul 2019 165,990 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 165,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 162,981 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 157,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar D bush has play

O S F door step corroded

O S R front spring eye bush starting to seperate

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 31 May 2017 157,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum and wheel wet (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar D bush has play

O S F door step corroded

O S R front spring eye bush starting to seperate

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2016 149,204 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 149,204 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 141,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 141,812 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 May 2014 134,468 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

middle seat belt clip damaged

Fail 13 May 2014 134,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

middle seat belt clip damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 126,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 126,796 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 109,306 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wheel arches rusty/holed

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 May 2012 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wheel arches rusty/holed

osf wiper blade torn

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 May 2011 93,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer wheel arches corroded

nearside front of vehicle slightly damaged

offside rear inner tyre 3mm

offside rear outer tyre 2mm

Fail 13 May 2011 93,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlights loose on mountings

both front outer wheel arches corroded

coolant level low

nearside front of vehicle slightly damaged

offside rear inner tyre 3mm

offside rear outer tyre 2mm

Fail 18 May 2010 80,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 80,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 66,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside windscreen

Fail 12 May 2009 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside windscreen

front brake pads worn down

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 27 May 2008 53,729 miles

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

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

osf brake disc rusty/worn

Fail 27 May 2008 53,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

osf brake disc rusty/worn

Pass 16 May 2007 40,978 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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CN53 HNM is a 2003 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,000 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 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 HNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN53 HNM is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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