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J2 UAV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

10,144 mi
Last recorded10,144 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 UAV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 10,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff noisy

Pass 7 Aug 2024 9,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear diff noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2023 7,835 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

diff noisy

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 29 Jul 2023 7,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

diff noisy

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 19 May 2022 2,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 2,947 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

drivers and passengers seats non standard seats and sub-frames fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 1,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Pass 7 Sep 2019 1,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,499 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 49,497 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre cracking/perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 39,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,356 miles

exhaust slight rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,268 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,573 miles

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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J2 UAV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 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 J2 UAV, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 UAV registered?

J2 UAV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is J2 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 UAV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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