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BU53 WHM

2003 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WHM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,861 miles

p.a.s belt loose

battery loose

crack in windscreen

front discs corroded

front number plate laminate fading

n/s/f door lock broken

o/s/f tyre getting low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some play in steering box

steering stiffening

tailpipe corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

crack in windscreen

front discs corroded

front number plate laminate fading

n/s/f door lock broken

o/s/f tyre getting low

p.a.s belt loose

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some play in steering box

steering stiffening

tailpipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,868 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,868 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,613 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in offside front king pin

slight play offside steering mechanism

Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,609 miles

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

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 38,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 29,643 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BU53 WHM is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 56,424 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 WHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU53 WHM is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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