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BU53 WNG

2003 Ldv Pilot

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WNG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,034 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,034 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r & o/s/f tyres are cracked on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,500 miles

N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R tyres cracking

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,484 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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R tyres cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,143 miles

both front wheelbearing slight play both front brake discs getting pited and scord

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,526 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,964 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,443 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised front no plate has slight damaged

advised req rear tyres soon down to 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,503 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 45,503 miles

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

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 WNG is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WNG, 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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What year was BU53 WNG registered?

BU53 WNG is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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