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P490 LSX

1996 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,209 mi
Last recorded129,209 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ldv Pilot90,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 LSX
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,209 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 129,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 129,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and outer sill below step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 128,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 128,076 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,870 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 125,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stub pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr and osr x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake linkage has restricted free movement load sensor valve linkage stiff (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake lever pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 121,850 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batteries insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached door mirror insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,557 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,901 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,233 miles

n/s door step mounting damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,191 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear passenger seat not class as a seat & seat belt does not meet requirments

slight oil leak from nearside rear drive shaft seal not affeating brake at the moment

slight play at steering box

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,191 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear passenger seat not class as a seat & seat belt does not meet requirments

slight oil leak from nearside rear drive shaft seal not affeating brake at the moment

slight play at steering box

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,371 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f play at stubb axle pin

n/s/f shock absorber sweating

o/s/f slight play at stubb axle pin

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering

Fail 4 Apr 2008 97,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f play at stubb axle pin

n/s/f shock absorber sweating

o/s/f slight play at stubb axle pin

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering

Pass 19 Jul 2007 96,964 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 96,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres cracked no inner structure showing

Slight play in steering joints

Various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front discs are in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,707 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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P490 LSX is a 1996 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 90,156 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P490 LSX, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P490 LSX is a 1996 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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