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DS53 OEM

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,929 mi
Last recorded120,929 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OEM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 120,929 miles

Battery insecure

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

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)

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

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

advanced corrossion detected at offside front & offside rear wheel arch areas

both sides front brake pads wearing thin. both sides front brake discs inner surfaces rusted reducing braking area

noise detected at offside front hub assembley when wheel is spun

Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,167 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 38,297 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

heavy surface corrosion on floor and chassis in places

Fail 8 Feb 2008 80,322 miles

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

Oil around powered steering box.

near side front seat back insecure.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,322 miles

Oil around powered steering box.

near side front seat back insecure.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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DS53 OEM is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS53 OEM, 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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DS53 OEM is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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