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DX53 GHJ

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GHJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion on wheel arches and front step boxes

cracks around offside rear outer tyre tread

movement at steering column top mounting

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside sliding door inner handle part broken

Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking 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)

corrosion on wheel arches and front step boxes

cracks around offside rear outer tyre tread

movement at steering column top mounting

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside sliding door inner handle part broken

Fail 14 Jan 2015 93,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,930 miles

rust started all over vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,844 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s headlight slightly loose

spare tyre missing

windscreen seal split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s headlight slightly loose

spare tyre missing

windscreen seal split

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs scored and pitted

metal pipe on steering box corroded

o/s/f brake caliper brake pad retaing pin slightly bent

windscreen seal split

wiper rack worn

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

front brake discs scorred

metal pipe corroded on steering box

Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted/scored

o/s headlight slightly loose

o/s/f brake pad retaining pin bent

p.a.s steering pipe on steering box corroded

rear seatbelt reciever sticking

windscreen seal split

wiper rack excess wear

Fail 8 Nov 2010 58,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

p.a.s pipe on steering box badly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

p.a.s pipe on steering box badly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,160 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,665 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake imbalance front 20%

Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake imbalance front 20%

n/s/r tyre outer has a cut too sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,419 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 16,113 miles

nearside rear tyre near limits 1.6mm

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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DX53 GHJ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DX53 GHJ, 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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DX53 GHJ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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