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AE53 KWT

2003 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KWT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 88,234 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all wheel arches and outer sills starting to corrode

bonnet release handle detached

both front brake discs corroded but not weakend

both rear axle and pipes around rear brake limiter starting to corrode

front tyre sizes have different aspect ratios 80"s and 75"s

lift movement in o/s/f kingpin

n/s/f outer wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

rear loading step weakened by corrosion

rust around n/s/f kingpin

slight blow from exhaust rear section

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,234 miles

lift movement in o/s/f kingpin

all wheel arches and outer sills starting to corrode

bonnet release handle detached

both front brake discs corroded but not weakend

both rear axle and pipes around rear brake limiter starting to corrode

front tyre sizes have different aspect ratios 80"s and 75"s

n/s/f outer wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/f caliper brake pipe corroded

rear loading step weakened by corrosion

rust around n/s/f kingpin

slight blow from exhaust rear section

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,688 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

both front wheel arches corroded,near side rear holed.

front number plate has small crackes at fixing pins.

near side rear bumper end cap loose,insecure.

near side rear tail lamp lense cracked.

slight misting of oil on near side front shock absorber.

steering slightly stiff,reqiures greasing.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 85,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

both front wheel arches corroded,near side rear holed.

front number plate has small crackes at fixing pins.

near side rear bumper end cap loose,insecure.

near side rear tail lamp lense cracked.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,530 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s/r axle brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r brake slow in reading,hand brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

oil level on minimum

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 14 Dec 2011 82,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s/r axle brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r brake slow in reading,hand brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

oil level on minimum

slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,255 miles

"lift" movement in o/s/f king pin

both front brake discs excessively corroded but not weakend

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

o/s hand brake slightly slow in operation

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,841 miles

"lift" movement in o/s/f king pin

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

o/s hand brake slow in reading

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight scratch in n/s of windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,841 miles

"lift" movement in o/s/f king pin

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

o/s hand brake slow in reading

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight scratch in n/s of windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2008 72,736 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

slight "lift" movement in o/s/f king pin

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,736 miles

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

slight "lift" movement in o/s/f king pin

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,078 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 68,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,571 miles

advise very slight lift in front king pins.

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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AE53 KWT is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 AE53 KWT, 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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What year was AE53 KWT registered?

AE53 KWT is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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