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R57 AVV

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 AVV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,045 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out-rigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,396 miles

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

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

centre prop mounting worn

Fail 8 Oct 2007 71,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 67,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lift in king pins

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

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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R57 AVV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R57 AVV, 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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What year was R57 AVV registered?

R57 AVV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R57 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 AVV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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