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BU53 WME

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,329 mi
Last recorded64,329 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WME
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch in three places all marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch in 4 places all marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch, upper rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step, inner, upper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch, upper rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step, inner, lower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded / Holed **NOT Within 30cm of a prescribed area**

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking in tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded / Holed **NOT Within 30cm of a prescribed area**

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Splitting on outer side wall" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking in tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Step corroded / Holed **NOT Within 30cm of a prescribed area**

Offside Inner sill corroded / Holed **NOT Within 30cm of a prescribed area**

Offside Wheel arch corroded / Holed **NOT Within 30cm of a prescribed area**

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component "Steering box" (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,304 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both inner sills corroded/holed

holes in exhaust tail pipe

o/s inner step corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre cracked/split

Fail 5 Oct 2022 62,304 miles

Brake cable damaged hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both inner sills corroded/holed

both rear brake drums damp

holes in exhaust tail pipe

o/s inner step corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre cracked/split

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,069 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,902 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill closing panel corroded (non structural)

Pass 23 May 2019 60,039 miles

Both rear light unit lenses damaged

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 60,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen possible bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear light unit lenses damaged

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell tale dash light on all the time ,when lights are on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 57,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres showing deterioration too outer sidewalls

light damage too both rear light lenses

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under bonnet. next to battery and steering component. marked. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,129 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,100 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,924 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,859 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,771 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,983 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,846 miles

nearside rear outer seat belt twisted

Fail 21 Jul 2008 36,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear outer seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,127 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 WME is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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