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LJ53 YNC

2003 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,688 mi
Last recorded42,688 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YNC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 42,688 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight lift in both king pins

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,497 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 5 Jul 2024 40,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,282 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

wings missing for test

Fail 4 Jul 2023 36,280 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

wings missing for test

Pass 26 May 2022 29,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 29,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 20,200 miles

body slight croded

Pass 15 May 2020 18,567 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 17,957 miles

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,013 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin worn

front grill insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2019 17,002 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted self tapping secure stuck out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin worn

front grill insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,875 miles

Rear mud guards previously removed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front king pins play wear

Fail 4 Jan 2018 15,869 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white light (1.4.A.2e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear mud guards previously removed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front king pins play wear

Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,723 miles

slight play in front king pins wheal bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2017 14,707 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front king pins wheal bearings

Pass 20 Jan 2017 14,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 13,246 miles

ADVISE[ front offside lower step has slight corrosion ,

Pass 5 Feb 2014 12,508 miles

FRONT off lower door step slight corrosin ,

Fail 14 May 2013 12,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2013 12,150 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2012 11,638 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,168 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 10,151 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,787 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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LJ53 YNC is a 2003 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 YNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ53 YNC is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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