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AY03 DBU

2003 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DBU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 69,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,288 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,224 miles

Front both front wheel bearing dust covers missing allowing grease to leak out

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,108 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 39,108 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,088 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin delaminating

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,819 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2017 38,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 37,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,362 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 33,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,102 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner tyre flat

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,385 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

suspect slow puncture in nearside rear inner tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2008 16,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,222 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 9,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,445 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AY03 DBU is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY03 DBU, 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 AY03 DBU registered?

AY03 DBU is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AY03 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 DBU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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