1997 LDV Convoy 2.5L Diesel · R978 BRL
1997 LDV Convoy (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 168,762 km. MOT valid until 10/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LDV CONVOY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 168,762 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R978 BRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 168,762 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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R978 BRL Odometer History
- 13/03/2025158,604 km
- 17/03/2025158,727 km+123 km
- 13/04/2026168,233 km+9,506 km
- 02/06/2026168,364 km+131 km
- 12/06/2026168,762 km+398 km
Average of roughly 8,137 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R978 BRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ldv Convoy (R978 BRL) between March 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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