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R519 TJM

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,423 mi
Last recorded76,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 TJM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,423 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin slight play and movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inners (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs/both front cab mounts/body mounts/ battery carrier (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excessive movement/lift (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front short pipes to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm as marked (coming over front hub) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked/perished showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipes to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin joint slight movement/lift

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inners (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs / both front cab /body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire both front inner wheel arches , battery carrier, suspension mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,395 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Front Lower King pin has slight movement

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower King pin has slight movement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 70,389 miles

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

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Front Lower King pin has slight movement

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower King pin has slight movement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,285 miles

Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear roof of cab been repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing and floor

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

corrosion starting to under side suspension parts

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,281 miles

Front corrosion to inner wings n/s and o/s

Front rear of roof been repaired

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower movement in king pin

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,832 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 65,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,283 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)

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

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

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

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

nearside sill corroded

noise from nearside front wheelbearing

wipers not in good condision

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,453 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,510 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,417 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,141 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 2 Feb 2010 55,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 18 May 2009 52,980 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 9 May 2008 49,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 49,621 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,373 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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R519 TJM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 R519 TJM, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R519 TJM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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