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BU53 WNK

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 91,157 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 80,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

both sill inner and outer corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 80,262 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

both sill inner and outer corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 76,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery prescribe area corroded

both sides sill corroded

floor corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery lower plate corroded

both sides sill corroded inner sides

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,432 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,219 miles

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

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool some in non prescribed areas

has had some welding before and heavily coated over

oil mist on steering box

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,106 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 55,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,577 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 47,575 miles

Offside 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) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,142 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,602 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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 WNK is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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