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AX53 HEJ

2003 Rover Cityrover

Green Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,884 mi
Last recorded72,884 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HEJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,884 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 72,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum mark (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,768 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition

front to rear brake pipe security

Fail 1 Oct 2013 54,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition

front to rear brake pipe security

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,757 miles

osf tyre at legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,059 miles

engine has a heavy oil leak

passengers wiper smears slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,059 miles

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

engine has a heavy oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,215 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,066 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osf worn badly on inside edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,780 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 HEJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Green with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX53 HEJ, 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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AX53 HEJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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