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R627 DPP

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 DPP
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,644 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 54,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 54,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 53,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 53,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 51,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 50,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 48,001 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 46,687 miles

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 23 May 2018 44,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 42,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,653 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 39,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,809 miles

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

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

Slight fraying on o/a outer seat belt webbing.

Pass 30 May 2013 36,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 34,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,976 miles

Corrosion on n/s front and rear fuel tank mounting brackets.

Fail 26 May 2010 30,972 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 30,972 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,093 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 29,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 25,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,942 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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R627 DPP is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R627 DPP, 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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What year was R627 DPP registered?

R627 DPP is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R627 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 DPP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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