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LK53 CHV

2003 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CHV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 86,999 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr hanger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

king pin wear.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,978 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also extensive body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

king pins worn.

Fail 18 Sep 2023 82,809 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also extensive body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

king pins worn.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,199 miles

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

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

both outter sills corroded

some play in both king pins

Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both outter sills corroded

some play in both king pins

Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,534 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired From Inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Steering Box Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 77,530 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired From Inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Steering Box Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,941 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 73,916 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working properly Slightly Loose (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside King Pin Has Slight Play

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg - Next To Steering Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside King Pin Has Slight Play

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,163 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight Play in King Pin

Offside Front Slight Play in King Pin

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idle Shaft (Wheel End) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,919 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear bracket loose ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective rear bracket loose ()

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,333 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,749 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,390 miles

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,104 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 29,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 22,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,380 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 18,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,657 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,181 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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LK53 CHV is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Black 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 LK53 CHV, 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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LK53 CHV is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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