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LJ53 LAE

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,485 mi
Last recorded17,485 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB64,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LAE
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 17,485 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2024 16,789 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 15,968 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside king pin has play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,458 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2022 15,458 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,100 miles

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front king pin has play

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 14,983 miles

Nearside Front king pin

Offside Front king pin

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2020 14,983 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front king pin

Offside Front king pin

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,149 miles

Front BOTH KING PINS HAVE PLAY

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,713 miles

fuel tank damp with diesel but no leak found

Fail 25 Sep 2014 11,713 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

fuel tank damp with diesel but no leak found

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 10,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,126 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 9,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 6,490 miles

both front roof mounted orange lamps only opperate with hazzard lamps but do not flash on/off.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 4,410 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 4,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 2,099 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
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LJ53 LAE is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 64,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 LAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ53 LAE is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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