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DX53 VCE

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,141 mi
Last recorded38,141 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VCE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,630 miles

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

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

handbrake lever operation slightly stiff

Fail 15 Nov 2017 37,630 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank (7.2.3)

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

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

handbrake lever operation slightly stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exaust pipe to box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer plastic cover broke (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight leak from steering box

slight play in all steering joint

underbody corrion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,624 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s sill corroded

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,586 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

king pins slight lift

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,559 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2009 27,536 miles

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

1. Corrosion throughout vehicle not excessive at time of this test

1. Nearside rear 2nd row inner seat belt buckle surround plastic missing

1. Part of nearside sliding door interior release handle missing

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,696 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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DX53 VCE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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