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BU53 ABZ

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,744 mi
Last recorded66,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB61,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,744 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,487 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 61,487 miles

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

Inner Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,444 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,562 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,465 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 ABZ is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ABZ, 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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What year was BU53 ABZ registered?

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

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