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GN04 YLA

2004 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,093 mi
Last recorded81,093 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ldv Pilot53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 YLA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,093 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm lower joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,420 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 74,417 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 74,329 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear from steering box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,354 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 72,350 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,022 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,122 miles

Nearside Front step box and jacking point area has slight corrosion

Offside Front step box and jacking point area has slight corrosion

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,999 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight scuffing (5.2.2a)

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

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,502 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,146 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,702 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,036 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear outer parking brake cable seperated

very slight play nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,213 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND SLIGHTLY SCORED

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,490 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer edges worn

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

rear brakes noisy in operation

slight lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,896 miles

nearside and offside front kingpins slight lift

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight play

offside door difficult to open with exterior handle

rear door exterior handle inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,590 miles

nearside and offside front tyres badly perished

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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GN04 YLA is a 2004 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,003 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 GN04 YLA, 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 22 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN04 YLA is a 2004 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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