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FP53 JDU

2003 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,024 mi
Last recorded40,024 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 JDU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,024 miles

CORROSION - NOT EXCESIVE ON THE UNDER SIDE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 40,024 miles

CORROSION - NOT EXCESIVE ON THE UNDER SIDE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 38,947 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Play in front joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear mount has play ()

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

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

Slight play in king pins both sides

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,858 miles

underside corrosion / rust not consided excessive

Fail 28 Sep 2022 37,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion / rust not consided excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 36,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,932 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 34,931 miles

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bodywork has surface rust

Fail 28 Jan 2019 33,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bodywork has surface rust

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,757 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch weak

Fail 2 Feb 2018 31,735 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch weak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,930 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 30,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 30,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,768 miles

o/s/r n/s/f inweak condition

Fail 20 Feb 2015 28,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r n/s/f inweak condition

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,802 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,380 miles

Exhaust system holed at the tip of the back box

Wipers starting to split but still clearing the screen

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,748 miles

Slight corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,721 miles

Slight corrosion on inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,669 miles

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,092 miles

Slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,051 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 JDU is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JDU, 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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FP53 JDU is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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