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VU03 VVL

2003 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,772 mi
Last recorded32,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VVL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 32,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 25,905 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 28 May 2024 24,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 28 May 2024 24,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2023 22,542 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield loose

Fail 29 May 2021 22,361 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 21,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,476 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,477 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 17,477 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,238 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 16,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,789 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 14,789 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Nearside front tyre wall cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 13,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 4,010 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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VU03 VVL is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU03 VVL?

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What year was VU03 VVL registered?

VU03 VVL is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is VU03 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 VVL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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