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R271 GOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 150,023 miles

CORROSION VARIOUS PAARTS OF BODY COVERED WITH DUCT TPE

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 146,243 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,950 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 145,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,981 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 143,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 142,555 miles

Both rear valances corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Turbo pipe insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2017 142,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brakes binding

Both rear valances corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Turbo pipe insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,206 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

rear valance corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,204 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 140,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 137,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,224 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 135,224 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 130,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 125,634 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 125,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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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R271 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R271 GOJ, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R271 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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