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AD53 FYO

2003 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FYO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 133,999 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 133,997 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake excessively binding on (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 133,933 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to excess pedal travel and binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

various corrosion throughout covered in underseal seam sealer and body filler throughout

Pass 18 Apr 2019 133,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arch to floor has also been welded from both sides and screws and sealed and painted but can not see as sealer covering some parts paint covering other.

Nearside Front step has been repaired by welding etc and sealed and painted not very well but strong enough to bare some ones weight.

Nearside Rear back plate looks like it is wet with brake fluid or oil

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

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

Rear all rear shackle bushes getting worn.

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake fluid looks like its starting to get dirty

exhaust boxes have been wired as 1st skin corroded away but not blowing yet

van very rusty every where on the under side arches chassis etc

Fail 10 Apr 2019 133,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working all the time (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working all the time (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis split and corroded between spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis split and corroded between spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front wipers getting worn

Nearside Front Inner arch to floor has also been welded from both sides and screws and sealed and painted but can not see as sealer covering some parts paint covering other.

Nearside Front step has been repaired by welding etc and sealed and painted not very well but strong enough to bare some ones weight.

Nearside Rear back plate looks like it is wet with brake fluid or oil

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

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

Rear all rear shackle bushes getting worn.

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake fluid looks like its starting to get dirty

exhaust boxes have been wired as 1st skin corroded away but not blowing yet

van very rusty every where on the under side arches chassis etc

Pass 24 May 2017 131,531 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 131,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure frame broken (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner tyre pressure seems low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 127,428 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,664 miles

NSF door seal letting in water

NSF tyhre starting to wear on outter edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,472 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 120,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 111,517 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,621 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,576 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 77,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,135 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 54,133 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,861 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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AD53 FYO is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 FYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 FYO is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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