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FJ51 NLM

2001 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 NLM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 71,605 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 70,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pins

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,074 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

borderline play to n/s/f kin pin

borderline play to o/s/f king pin

corrosion to chassis rails

cracking & perrishing to various suspension bushes

cracking in windscreen not affecting drivers view

front foot wells corroded/weak

n/s/r floor holed & corroded ( not with in prescribed area )

play in prop shaft to differential

rear bumper support mounting brace holed/corroded

rear differential noisy

Fail 28 Jun 2023 67,643 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed & corroded

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

borderline play to n/s/f kin pin

borderline play to o/s/f king pin

corrosion to chassis rails

cracking & perrishing to various suspension bushes

cracking in windscreen not affecting drivers view

front foot wells corroded/weak

n/s/r floor holed & corroded ( not with in prescribed area )

play in prop shaft to differential

rear bumper support mounting brace holed/corroded

rear differential noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,456 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 58,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,615 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 54,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 50,549 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 50,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,366 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear diff seal leaking at the propshaft end

rear of vehicle has corrosion to it

under vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2014 46,350 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear diff seal leaking at the propshaft end

rear of vehicle has corrosion to it

under vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,489 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,570 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

rear brakes making squeaking noise

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,134 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 10,134 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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FJ51 NLM is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 NLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 NLM registered?

FJ51 NLM is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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