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R36 GMJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,364 mi
Last recorded50,364 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 GMJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 50,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,717 miles

all four tyres over ten years old

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,550 miles

rear crossmember corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,410 miles

rear spring hangers slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,912 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,432 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,432 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,702 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,263 miles

rear shockabsorber bushes worn, slight movement in king pins.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,284 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 43,246 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nail in tyre

propshaft defective

windscreen cracked

wiper linkage worn

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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R36 GMJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R36 GMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R36 GMJ registered?

R36 GMJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R36 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 GMJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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