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FP53 GWV

2003 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GWV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 81,499 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Extensive surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 May 2013 77,243 miles

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

nearside stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,547 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 69,537 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front brake discs are pitted

offside front brake discs is slightly warped

offside front wiper blade is torn at edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,133 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 61,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,726 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 56,726 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,270 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,270 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2007 44,802 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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FP53 GWV is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FP53 GWV, 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 FP53 GWV registered?

FP53 GWV is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FP53 GWV safe to buy?

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