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BU53 WMK

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing /battery area corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf and nsf king pins have slight play

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle has several welded repairs from inside the vehicle.

Vehicle has been under sealed on welded repairs

Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened next to the leaf spring marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 58,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,022 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,352 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/f belt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,352 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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/f belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,683 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,683 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,562 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel bearings

slight wear in o/s and n/s front suspension king pins / bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,425 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 WMK is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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