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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front king pins and wheel bearings slight play.
No water in header tank.
Offside Front Step rusting out but not within 30cm of suspension.
Offside Rear Shock absorber damp.
Rust holes both sides above rear wheels but not within 30cm of suspension.
Steering box damp.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front king pins and wheel bearings slight play.
No water in header tank.
Offside Front Step rusting out but not within 30cm of suspension.
Offside Rear Shock absorber damp.
Rust holes both sides above rear wheels but not within 30cm of suspension.
Steering box damp.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion near Fuel Filler Neck
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Radiator, bottom OS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Both Front King Pins have vertical movement in
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Age Cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear shackles damaged step. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On maximum allowed free play limit (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
retest mot repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Bottom of B Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Bottom of B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion near Fuel Filler Neck
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Radiator, bottom OS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Both Front King Pins have vertical movement in
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Age Cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear shackles damaged step. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On maximum allowed free play limit (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner step corroded but outside prescribed area
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner step corroded but outside prescribed area
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak around steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides front (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis leg corroded within 30cm of shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front inner arches corroded
corrosion o/s/f inner sill/step
outter body sill corroded
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides front (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis leg corroded within 30cm of shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front inner arches corroded
corrosion o/s/f inner sill/step
outter body sill corroded
slight corrosion to o/s/f inner sill/step
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts beam images just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both fronts slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f headlight slightly loose
slight corrosion along outer and inner body sills
slight corrosion to both front inner arches
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts beam images just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both fronts slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f headlight slightly loose
slight corrosion along outer and inner body sills
slight corrosion to both front inner arches
slight corrosion to o/s/f inner sill/step
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
o/s/f headlight unit slightly loose
slight corrosion along inner and outer body sills
steering lock not functioning
temporary mirror fitted to n/s
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corrosion within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corrosion within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall heavily perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs behind rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f indicator lens broken
n/s/r inner tyre worn close to wear indicators
slight corrosion along body sills
slight play in both front king pins
temporary mirror fitted n/s/f
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
anti theft steering lock ineffective
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
anti theft steering lock ineffective
Anti theft steering lock ineffective.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Anti theft steering lock ineffective.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper wheel arch
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
nearside rear brakes just met requierments
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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
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)
coolant level very low
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400?
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BU53 WLA is a 2003 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 WLA, 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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BU53 WLA is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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