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S450 LAJ

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 LAJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,570 miles

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

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

propshaft centre bearing worn

slight play o/s n/s king pins

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,225 miles

Front can't inspect brake pads due to solid wheels

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 7 Jul 2021 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 8 Jul 2020 95,770 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 95,770 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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 8 Aug 2019 95,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 94,700 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,116 miles

SOME LIFT IN KING PINS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,426 miles

front pads 1/2 worn

n/s/r s/abs bush worn

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

some lift in king pins

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,210 miles

front brake pipes rusting

some play in king pins

some play in n/s/r lower s/abs bush

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,901 miles

front discs rusty

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

some lift in king pins

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,495 miles

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

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

both rear tyre VERY cracked

front brake discs corroded

nsf tyre VERY cracked

osf tyre (VERY cracked/nail in tyre/cut inner sidewall)

slight play in nsf king pin

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,242 miles

185/14C

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play offside front king pin

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

185/14C

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play offside front king pin

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,780 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,759 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 63,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 62,758 miles

slight corrosion in offside foot well not in a perscribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,080 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,546 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,546 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

ns seat belt stalk functions ok but is taped up

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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S450 LAJ is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc 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 S450 LAJ, 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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S450 LAJ is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S450 LAJ 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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