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SN05 BUA

2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,221 mi
Last recorded183,221 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T104,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 BUA
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 183,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2025 179,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2025 179,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2023 179,800 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

n/s & o/s front kingpins have slight play

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2023 179,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Welding repairs heavily undersealed

n/s & o/s king pins have slight play but not considered excessive

Fail 16 Feb 2023 179,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front n/s & o/s King pins have slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 175,249 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 175,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid insecure will not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 170,101 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 170,074 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2017 164,668 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 164,640 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 159,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 159,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,460 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 118,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside and offside body panels insecure

passenger step corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,483 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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SN05 BUA is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 104,392 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 400 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN05 BUA is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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