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BD53 WNW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,477 mi
Last recorded42,477 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WNW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant Tank Empty

Engine Cover Fitted

Fuel pipes/Hoses Corroded

Heat Shield for Catalytic converter lose

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Near side front tyre has wear on outer edge

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,377 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant Tank Empty

Engine Cover Fitted

Fuel pipes/Hoses Corroded

Heat Shield for Catalytic converter lose

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Near side front tyre has wear on outer edge

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,510 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,715 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 27,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 20,592 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,491 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,462 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,462 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,215 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,279 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 12,279 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WNW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

BD53 WNW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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