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BU53 VSZ

2003 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,182 mi
Last recorded68,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VSZ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,152 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,803 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,209 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes greased

x2 nails o/s/r

Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,193 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes greased

battery insecure

x2 nails o/s/r

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,225 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE DETACHED FROM CABLE.

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,386 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,377 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,603 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,026 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,020 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,924 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,845 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BU53 VSZ is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BU53 VSZ, 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 BU53 VSZ registered?

BU53 VSZ is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BU53 VSZ safe to buy?

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