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LF53 GYD

2003 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,696 mi
Last recorded104,696 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 GYD
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

several areas of underbody corrosion

some lift in o/s & n/s king pins

Fail 30 Jan 2020 104,696 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing @ steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s king pins play & lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

several areas of body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,493 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked (no white light)

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both front king pins have slight play (require greasing)

brake pedal appears to have little vacuum pull down but brakes ok when driven

engine temp gauge does not work

Fail 8 Jan 2019 98,214 miles

Offside Front Body insecure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch has gaffer tape applied

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked (no white light)

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both front king pins have slight play (require greasing)

brake pedal appears to have little vacuum pull down but brakes ok when driven

engine temp gauge does not work

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,937 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush o/s & n/s (in need of grease) (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill/panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

servo system not fully working?

some damage to both rear light lens

Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,937 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s & n/s front w/arches (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush o/s & n/s (in need of grease) (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill/panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

some damage to both rear light lens

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,069 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush o/s & n/s in need of grease (2.5.A.3a)

o/s lower door step/inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,067 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch x2 (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush o/s & n/s in need of grease (2.5.A.3a)

o/s lower door step/inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,663 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,662 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot bolt siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play end from s/box link @ wheel end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,541 miles

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

front number plate cracked

lower bodywork becoming corroded,all round

Fail 24 Jan 2015 65,541 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

lower bodywork becoming corroded,all round

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,630 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 41,630 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,819 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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LF53 GYD is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LF53 GYD, 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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LF53 GYD is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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