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WX53 VHL

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,936 mi
Last recorded142,936 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VHL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 142,936 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat loose in runners

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 141,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 141,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor amd door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material dirty with surface rust throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both outer wheelarches rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play in both king pins

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play/play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion showing/corroded in places

exhaust deteriorated in places

handbrake cable deteriorated

rear tyre starting to get lower

slight play in o/s king pin

towbar elec plug flap missing

towbar pin missing

Fail 15 Jul 2019 134,780 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play/play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion showing/corroded in places

exhaust deteriorated in places

handbrake cable deteriorated

rear tyre starting to get lower

slight play in o/s king pin

towbar elec plug flap missing

towbar pin missing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

footbrake travel

front tyre wearing slightly on edge

o/s king pin has slight play

sills,door steps,cab,cab back,floors,front wheelboxes/inner wings,bed,chassis ect showing corrosion/corroded

steering lock poor

towbar drop pin missing

towbar plug damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,628 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

footbrake travel

front tyre wearing slightly on edge

o/s king pin has slight play

sills,door steps,cab,cab back,floors,front wheelboxes/inner wings,bed,chassis ect showing corrosion/corroded

steering lock poor

towbar drop pin missing

towbar plug damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,057 miles

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

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

battery temp retained

bed corroded/deteriorated in places

cab backs showing corrosion

door steps,sills,wheelboxes/inner wings,floors,bulkhead etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

power steering box leaking on LIMIT

steering lock poor

towbar pin missing

towbar plug slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2017 124,057 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery temp retained

bed corroded/deteriorated in places

cab backs showing corrosion

door steps,sills,wheelboxes/inner wings,floors,bulkhead etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

power steering box leaking on LIMIT

steering lock poor

towbar pin missing

towbar plug slightly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,997 miles

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated in places

n/s washer jet missing,washer pipe does pump to screen

steering box weeping

steering lock poor

steering slightly stiff felt at roadwheel

wheelarches,wheelboxes,floors showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 120,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated in places

n/s washer jet missing,washer pipe does pump to screen

steering box weeping

steering lock poor

steering slightly stiff felt at roadwheel

wheelarches,wheelboxes,floors showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,500 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

bed corroded/deteriorated in places

front wheel aches,sills,floors/wheelboxes/inner wings and cab showing corrosion/corroded

o/s front rear leaf spring shackle bush deteriorated

o/s front tyre wearing lower on edge

o/s rear hub seal showing slight weep

pas pipe weeping from bottle

power steering pump whining

slight warp showing on o/s rear brake drum+imbalance high on rear brakes

steering slightly stiff to turn lock to lock at roadwheel

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,639 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all rear tyres worn low

n/s steering lock slightly poor

o/s door shut/sill corroded

o/s rear brake drum slightly warped

slight weep on pas bootle+pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all rear tyres worn low

n/s steering lock slightly poor

o/s door shut/sill corroded

o/s rear brake drum slightly warped

slight weep on pas bootle+pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,863 miles

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

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

both rear brake drums slightly warped

Fail 30 Jan 2010 76,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake drums slightly warped

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,575 miles

both mirror units damaged

h/brake travel slightly high

Fail 31 Jan 2009 55,575 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

both mirror units damaged

h/brake travel slightly high

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,618 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,420 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 22,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WX53 VHL is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX53 VHL, 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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WX53 VHL is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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