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PN03 VEW

2003 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,299 mi
Last recorded172,299 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VEW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 172,299 miles

N/S/F inner wing corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2010 172,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

N/S/F inner wing corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 169,601 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 169,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 149,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 149,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 123,952 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 123,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

bad oil leak rear diff unit.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 106,728 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 106,728 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PN03 VEW is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PN03 VEW, 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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PN03 VEW is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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