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LJ53 LDL

2003 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,858 mi
Last recorded66,858 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LDL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,858 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Slight damage to light lens, no sharp edges.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 66,834 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 64,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,423 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 62,333 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated o/s/r inner section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area/battery tray area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,907 miles

Central section of exhaust corroded

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)

power steering pipe slightly corroded near steering box

slight corrosion under body

slight corrosion underbody

slight play detected at the steering wheel / steering box

Fail 2 Oct 2017 61,907 miles

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

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

Central section of exhaust corroded

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)

power steering pipe slightly corroded near steering box

slight corrosion under body

slight corrosion underbody

slight play detected at the steering wheel / steering box

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,899 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,868 miles

exhaust slight leek of gasses

front brake disks corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded through

minor lift in king pins

minor play in front wheel bearings

nearside sill corroded

surface corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,573 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,056 miles

stone chip on n/s of windscreen [ not yet 40mm ]

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,288 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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LJ53 LDL is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LJ53 LDL, 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 LJ53 LDL registered?

LJ53 LDL is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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