CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX53 VBV

2003 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,070 mi
Last recorded70,070 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VBV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 70,070 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 70,072 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 68,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,998 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 61,998 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,817 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 57,817 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,407 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 51,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 47,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 May 2021 47,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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 5 Jun 2020 47,176 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 47,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 46,519 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 45,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 45,663 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 44,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 44,788 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 43,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,089 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 42,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,290 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low and in poor condition

Fuel tank damp and smell of diesel suspect leak recommend further inspection

Slight play detected nearside and offside front suspect king-pins or wheel bearings

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,559 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low close to limit

n/s/f and o/s/f slight wheel bearing play

Fail 4 May 2011 31,149 miles

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

both rear inner tyres worn close to limit 2mm

slight oil leak around rear diff

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2011 31,149 miles

both rear inner tyres worn close to limit 2mm

slight oil leak around rear diff

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2010 27,479 miles

Slight movement O/S/F leaf spring shackle bushes

Slight play N/S/F and O/S/F king pins

Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,513 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
Full Ldv Convoy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX53 VBV is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DX53 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX53 VBV?

You can check the full history of DX53 VBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX53 VBV registered?

DX53 VBV is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is DX53 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 VBV shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX53 VBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX53 VBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.