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BX53 ZVP

2003 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,231 mi
Last recorded50,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ZVP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,231 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 50,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 46,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,658 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

dampness around steering box

offside third row of seats removed for retest

offside third row of seats removed on retest

Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,652 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

dampness around steering box

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,503 miles

Battery insecure

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

child seat fitted to passenger front seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2010 33,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

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

child seat fitted to passenger front seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,042 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 15,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,524 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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BX53 ZVP is a 2003 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,000 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 ZVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX53 ZVP registered?

BX53 ZVP is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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