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BU53 WNX

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,718 mi
Last recorded127,718 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front King pin has lift

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front King pin has lift

Offside Rear Brake pulsing

Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,028 miles

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 125,020 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 124,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2021 124,251 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 124,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,736 miles

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

Offside 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))

headlight beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,228 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,109 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported last hanger (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 122,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,974 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner arches to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of b post by seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot step under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill bottom of b post by seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of a post to wheel arch near door hinge (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 near shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,453 miles

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

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 112,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,013 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tracking

Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,767 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,545 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,545 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 79,536 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,308 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 62,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,777 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 41,777 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 WNX 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 59.3%.

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

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