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BU53 ABV

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,616 mi
Last recorded89,616 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB61,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ABV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,616 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2012 89,616 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,039 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,771 miles

accident damage on nearside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,391 miles

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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BU53 ABV is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 ABV, 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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BU53 ABV is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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