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VU53 GVN

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GVN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,262 miles

o/s front door mirror held on with tape

vehicle was class 5 but seats removed to convert it to class 4

Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking at power steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear chassis leg at shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

o/s front door mirror held on with tape

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,663 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,653 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 62,645 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 55,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,885 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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VU53 GVN is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU53 GVN, 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.

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What year was VU53 GVN registered?

VU53 GVN is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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