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BU53 WPL

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WPL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,428 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 81,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 81,408 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,867 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,974 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

king pins dry/ grease???

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,389 miles

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

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

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

handbrake reverse operation 23%

pedal rubbers worn slightly

power steering box fluid level low indicating fault in system???

service/king pins grease point dry???

Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

pedal rubbers worn slightly

power steering box fluid level low indicating fault in system???

handbrake operation in reverse motion totaly inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,662 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 WPL is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

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

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