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BX55 PLF

2005 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Pilot51,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 PLF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing under headlamp area slightly corroded

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

both front king pins have slight lift

Pass 23 May 2024 84,242 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wing rusted not in prescribed area

nearside rear inner under cill rusted not prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,588 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 818,117 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,022 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,574 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper body slight corrosion

brake fluid slightly contaminated

under body slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,480 miles

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal

Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,109 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black waxoyl unable to check corrosion

o/s front tyre starting to perish and split on side walls but cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,385 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight body damage

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,936 miles

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

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)

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

slight body damage

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,709 miles

large dent in r/h/s-no sharp edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,808 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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BX55 PLF is a 2005 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,718 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 BX55 PLF, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX55 PLF registered?

BX55 PLF is a 2005 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BX55 PLF safe to buy?

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