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BU53 WDC

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB61,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WDC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,555 miles

rust on off side front inner door piller

slight oil leak from gear box

slight play in both front king pins

surface rust on both outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2011 76,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust on off side front inner door piller

slight oil leak from gear box

slight play in both front king pins

surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight hand brake travil

Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,548 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight hand brake travil

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 57,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,543 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,625 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 WDC is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU53 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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