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AX53 DSE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,692 mi
Last recorded61,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DSE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount brocken ,exhaust still surported.

petrol filler pipe weak.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount brocken ,exhaust still surported.

petrol filler pipe weak.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,194 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,517 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 15 Nov 2012 36,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,812 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake effort low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,845 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 23,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,906 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,046 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,986 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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AX53 DSE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX53 DSE, 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 AX53 DSE registered?

AX53 DSE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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