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LX53 EAP

2003 Ldv 400

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EAP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,358 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 44,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 32,086 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested park brake failed on rollers unable to continue test (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded/ undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 32,065 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke when warm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded/ undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 24,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 23,173 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,603 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 22,588 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 19,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 143,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

excessive corrosion to drivers footstep area

Fail 8 Feb 2016 143,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at 1st silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure REAR LIGHTING CROSS MEMBER IS INSECURE & LIKELY TO FALL OFF (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

excessive corrosion to drivers footstep area

Pass 2 Jan 2015 8,873 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing borderline.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 8,399 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 8,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 7,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 6,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 5,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 5,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 4,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 4,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 3,339 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 3,334 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,955 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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LX53 EAP is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX53 EAP, 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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LX53 EAP is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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