1997 LDV Convoy 2.5L Diesel · R1 APL
1997 LDV Convoy (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 98,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LDV CONVOY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R1 APL Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 98,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R1 APL Mileage History
- 15/08/200563,297 mi
- 17/08/200668,370 mi+5,073 mi
- 24/08/200773,425 mi+5,055 mi
- 15/08/200876,330 mi+2,905 mi
- 15/08/200876,330 mi
- 28/08/200979,363 mi+3,033 mi
- 25/08/201080,754 mi+1,391 mi
- 15/08/201181,900 mi+1,146 mi
- 02/08/201283,307 mi+1,407 mi
- 29/08/201385,270 mi+1,963 mi
- 29/08/201385,270 mi
- 27/08/201487,210 mi+1,940 mi
- 02/09/201487,216 mi+6 mi
- 13/08/201587,689 mi+473 mi
- 20/08/201587,697 mi+8 mi
- 10/08/201688,514 mi+817 mi
- 12/08/201688,526 mi+12 mi
- 09/08/201789,424 mi+898 mi
- 16/08/201890,257 mi+833 mi
- 22/08/201991,314 mi+1,057 mi
- 28/08/201991,319 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/202093,506 mi+2,187 mi
- 16/08/202195,965 mi+2,459 mi
- 08/08/202297,618 mi+1,653 mi
- 18/08/202297,625 mi+7 mi
- 02/08/202398,157 mi+532 mi
- 13/08/202498,500 mi+343 mi
- 14/08/202498,505 mi+5 mi
- 27/08/202598,793 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 1,772 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R1 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ldv Convoy (R1 APL) between August 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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