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YJ05 XMC

2005 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,786 mi
Last recorded33,786 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Pilot51,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XMC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 33,786 miles

Chassis is undersealed

N/S AND O/S MIRROR GLASSES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Steering box has slight play at drop arm joint

Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,616 miles

Both mirror glasses slightly deteriated

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,154 miles

Both mirror glasses slightly deteriated

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare wheel carrier badly corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 29,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 29,759 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 29,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,163 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 28,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

areas of surface corrosion and heavy undersea;

slight play in steering uj

Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,126 miles

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

Prescribed areas covered in under seal

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 26,122 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking cable return spring broken

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,006 miles

rear valence rusty, not structural

Fail 17 Mar 2017 24,006 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear valence rusting out, not structural

Pass 21 May 2016 23,187 miles

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)

corrosion on both outer sills

exhaust system heavily corroded

under body corrosion

cooling fans seized

spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 23,187 miles

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

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

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)

corrosion on both outer sills

exhaust system heavily corroded

under body corrosion

spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

unable to carry out emissions test due to engine overheating

Pass 18 May 2015 23,003 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 21,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 16,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,365 miles

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

Offside Under Seal Corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,438 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 9,433 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,010 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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YJ05 XMC is a 2005 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,718 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 YJ05 XMC, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ05 XMC is a 2005 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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