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SN53 FJA

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB64,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FJA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,384 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear ones (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

cab corroding quite badly but not near any prescribed areas

king pins have up lift in them

whole of chassis and body has surface corrosion all over

Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flat (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear ones (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

cab corroding quite badly but not near any prescribed areas

king pins have up lift in them

whole of chassis and body has surface corrosion all over

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,069 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front and rear support bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle is showing age related corrosion ? Upper and underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Load valve to offside flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front and rears (1.2.1 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front and rear support bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle is showing age related corrosion ? Upper and underside of vehicle

Vehicle repairs inside of vehicle ? Require underside attaching ?

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,207 miles

corrosion to vehicle

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,189 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,653 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake application 28%

corrosion to underside of vehicle

excessive corrosion to outside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake application 28%

corrosion to underside of vehicle

excessive corrosion to outside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

steering damper slight leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

steering damper slight leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,913 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,731 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side rear inner tyre flat

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 68,383 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,946 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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SN53 FJA is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 64,756 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 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 FJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN53 FJA is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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