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W285 SFJ

2000 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,752 mi
Last recorded103,752 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ldv Pilot73,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 SFJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,752 miles

A couple economy repairs to exhaust

A little corrosion starting on rear spring mounts, sills, wheel arches, ETC

Front brake brake balance at 30% limit

Front external door handles a little tight

Slight judder offside rear brake

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,473 miles

A little corrosion starting in side panels, near spring mounts and under nearside front wing

Offiside mirror secured with duct tape

Pedal rubbers worn

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Slight wear/play in front king pins

Suspect a worn centre driveshaft joint

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

A little corrosion starting in side panels, near spring mounts and under nearside front wing

Offiside mirror secured with duct tape

Pedal rubbers worn

Slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Slight wear/play in front king pins

Suspect a worn centre driveshaft joint

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,222 miles

Corrosion near front and rear spring mountings and also in side panels

Front king pins and thrusts worn nearing service limits

Fronttyres worn on edges and offside worn to tread wear indicator bars

Number plates a little grim

Rear tyres worn on edges

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,222 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Brake fluid level nearing minimum mark

Corrosion near front and rear spring mountings and also in side panels

Front king pins and thrusts worn nearing service limits

Fronttyres worn on edges and offside worn to tread wear indicator bars

Nearside brake cable appears to be siezed

Number plates a little grim

Rear tyres worn on edges

Suspect a brake fluid leak on offside rear brake

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

light binding on near side rear wheel

near side wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,873 miles

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)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,896 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,076 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 47,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 39,536 miles

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

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

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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W285 SFJ is a 2000 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,785 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 W285 SFJ, 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 26 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W285 SFJ is a 2000 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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