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BU53 WPT

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,541 mi
Last recorded146,541 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB61,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WPT
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 146,541 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front King pins worn

Offside Front King pins worn

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion but not prescribed areas

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 136,093 miles

Both sides door steps corroded and holed

Both sides king pins have slight play

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

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner wheel arch/floor corroded and holed

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 136,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Both sides door steps corroded and holed

Both sides king pins have slight play

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear inner wheel arch/floor corroded and holed

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 123,536 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 12 Aug 2017 123,530 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Row 3 (5.2.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Row 3 (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 8 Aug 2017 123,454 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) Front bush (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cylinder clip slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,093 miles

nearside lower inner sill corroded

oil leak

oil leak around steering box

Fail 28 Jul 2014 85,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

nearside lower inner sill corroded

oil around steering box

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

steering box has a light misting of oil

third row offside seatbelt clasp outer casing broken

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,887 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 34,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2006 27,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,245 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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BU53 WPT is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,505 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 400 Convoy D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 WPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU53 WPT is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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