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AJ53 NMA

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,663 mi
Last recorded37,663 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NMA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,663 miles

SRS light on

bonnet release handle broken & cable frayed

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,968 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

fluid leaks underside engine.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 30,968 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated.

fluid leaks underside engine.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,684 miles

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER. FUEL FILTER CORRODED.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 22,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER. FUEL FILTER CORRODED.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,659 miles

COOLANT PIPE REAR OF ENGINE LEAKAGE. FRONT UNDERSIDE STEERING PIPE CHAFING PAN EL.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 5,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 5,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 4,560 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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AJ53 NMA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 30,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 NMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ53 NMA registered?

AJ53 NMA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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