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2003 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,694 mi
Last recorded120,694 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VKV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 120,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,205 miles

Oil leak

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

front exhaust mounting will shortly require attention

slight play in the steering box

surface rust present on front wheel archs,sills and underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 May 2012 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 102,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,590 miles

oil leak

steering box leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2011 89,589 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

oil leak

steering box leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,618 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 73,483 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,020 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,687 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EU53 VKV is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU53 VKV, 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 EU53 VKV registered?

EU53 VKV is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EU53 VKV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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