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BJ53 TKX

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,772 mi
Last recorded33,772 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TKX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 33,772 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 18,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,525 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 16,525 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,875 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 2 Nov 2009 14,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,133 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 13,133 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,283 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 10,262 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,368 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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BJ53 TKX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ53 TKX, 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 BJ53 TKX registered?

BJ53 TKX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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