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BL53 ETY

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,164 mi
Last recorded48,164 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB61,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ETY
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,164 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,506 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,225 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 38,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,182 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,179 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,832 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,692 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 14,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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BL53 ETY is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,505 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 Convoy D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 ETY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 ETY is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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