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BD53 WNV

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,272 mi
Last recorded49,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WNV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,254 miles

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

Offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not affecting the rear view.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 30,252 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

Offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not affecting the rear view.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2008 23,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2007 15,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,950 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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BD53 WNV is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 WNV, 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 BD53 WNV registered?

BD53 WNV is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BD53 WNV safe to buy?

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