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OY52 OLC

2002 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

158,367 mi
Last recorded158,367 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ldv Cub76,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 OLC
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 158,367 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 158,367 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,001 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 139,002 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 130,407 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,541 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

leaf spring corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2021 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

leaf spring corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 120,832 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 120,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 120,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill is corroded& thin.

Nearside Front tyre is cracked & distorted.

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner sill is corroded& thin.

Nearside Front tyre is cracked & distorted.

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,710 miles

Advise both rear tyres are cracked.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 111,710 miles

Advise both rear tyres are cracked.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,588 miles

Oil leak

fronr and rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,841 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear bump stop deteriorated

o/s+n/s wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 82,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,949 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 30,019 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Cub?

Based on 52,091 MOT tests across 4,702 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,443
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,314
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,100
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,264
Stop lamp not working 2,487
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,471
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OY52 OLC is a 2002 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2002 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Cub fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY52 OLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY52 OLC is a 2002 Ldv Cub, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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