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R49 OEF

1997 Ldv Pilot

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

15,006 mi
Last recorded15,006 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 OEF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 15,006 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both top shock mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective support corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

water ingress to passenger compartment heavy rain leaking from rear of dashboard

Fail 3 Oct 2025 15,000 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both top shock mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective support corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 12,449 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective support corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 1 Oct 2024 12,442 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation stop lights intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective support corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 27 Aug 2024 12,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Gearbox support corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 8,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 8,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released n/s and o/s (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,808 miles

CORROSION, O/S, CENTRE PANEL AREA, LOWER.

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 6,796 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle REDUCED EFFORT. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

CORROSION, O/S, CENTRE PANEL AREA, LOWER.

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 5,163 miles

CORROSION O/S AND N/S SILL SECTIONS.

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 5,152 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested IMAGE INCORRECT. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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 13 May 2020 3,531 miles

Handbrake cable security into rear drum back plates loose due to clips corroded.

brake pipe security poor but not causing any rubbing at the moment

front brake discs corroded inner edge

front leaf springs and hangers corroded

none structural area to the rear of the underside corroded & holed, gearbox x member none structural section corroded and part missing, outer body sills corroded.

Fail 13 May 2020 3,531 miles

Handbrake cable security into rear drum back plates loose due to clips corroded.

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

brake pipe security poor but not causing any rubbing at the moment

front brake discs corroded inner edge

front leaf springs and hangers corroded

none structural area to the rear of the underside corroded & holed, gearbox x member none structural section corroded and part missing, outer body sills corroded.

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 1,444 miles

nearside and offside rear closing panels corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 1,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

nearside and offside rear closing panels corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 1,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch corroded at base (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch corroded at base (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 1,285 miles

Coolant leak thermosat housing above starter ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded & worn (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion panel corroded at lower edge (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to inner arch on n/s/f under bonnet

Fail 8 Dec 2016 1,285 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak thermosat housing above starter ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded & worn (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion panel corroded at lower edge (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to inner arch on n/s/f under bonnet

Pass 26 Jun 2015 1,127 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner body by rear bumper corroded

straps holding water tank corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 1,127 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner body by rear bumper corroded

straps holding water tank corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,819 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,814 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,225 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

ns/r and os/r tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

ns/r and os/r tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,089 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,083 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 87,062 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 87,062 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,824 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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R49 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 R49 OEF, 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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R49 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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