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AE53 ZKT

2003 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,988 mi
Last recorded72,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,988 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective below 1.6mm ()

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

both rear wheel arch tubs holed and corroded

drivers seat base insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2021 72,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective below 1.6mm ()

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

both rear wheel arch tubs holed and corroded

drivers seat base insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,705 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 70,684 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering linkage deformed Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 70,527 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brakes damaged. Unable to test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill lower b post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,866 miles

Offside Washer jet missing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Washer jet missing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,101 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,654 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,770 miles

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

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

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

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

track rod slightly bent

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,741 miles

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

Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

track rod slightly bent

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel filter indicator in red zone

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s washer pipe leaking under bonnet

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,711 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear outer tyre side wall perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear outer tyre side wall perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,105 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r outer tyre outer edge perrished side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,105 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r outer tyre outer edge perrished side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,581 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 60,548 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,493 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,311 miles

track rod ends slightly out of alignment.

Pass 13 Sep 2005 38,063 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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 ZKT is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZKT, 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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AE53 ZKT is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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