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FX53 GPJ

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB61,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 GPJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 141,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 141,747 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 116,465 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 116,455 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,533 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

handbrake lever worn

play/wear in front kingpins

Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,524 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

handbrake lever worn

play/wear in front kingpins

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,613 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front brake imbalance 24%

Play/wear in king pins not excessive at test.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play/wear in king pins not excessive at test.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,590 miles

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

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

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

Kingpjins play/wear no effect on steering/brakes and test.

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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FX53 GPJ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,505 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 400 Convoy D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 GPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX53 GPJ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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