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T550 BFM

1999 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 BFM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 111,876 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 May 2026 111,876 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,639 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/steps both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,630 miles

Central Seat belt missing Buckle but no webbing. (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To rear of cab step. As chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Warning light not working (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To rear of cab step. As chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 111,363 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 21 May 2024 111,350 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to halfshaft leaking and chassis (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission halfshaft seal leaking on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (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 12 Apr 2023 111,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 110,019 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,011 miles

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion but is structurally sound

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,626 miles

ENGINE MOUNTS SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

N/S & O/S FRONT KING PINS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,942 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,305 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 97,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 80,619 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 80,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,678 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 69,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 51,504 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 51,504 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T550 BFM is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,316 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T550 BFM, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T550 BFM is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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