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BD53 YRF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,246 mi
Last recorded38,246 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,102 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,745 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

oil leak from engine

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 5 Dec 2012 30,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake pads not visualy checked

oil leak from engine

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,350 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 YRF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

BD53 YRF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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