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SP51 EVN

2001 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,420 mi
Last recorded113,420 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 EVN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,420 miles

underbody/components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2024 113,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underbody/components corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,168 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on cab floor advise attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance n/s rear advise attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on chassis/crossmembers etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 113,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 113,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,817 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 15 Jun 2016 108,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage trim rail insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play at hub carrier end of steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 105,221 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,213 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 105,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,720 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 104,494 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 11 May 2011 104,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,215 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 104,215 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 103,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 99,856 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 99,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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SP51 EVN is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SP51 EVN, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP51 EVN is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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