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BU03 OXL

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,607 mi
Last recorded77,607 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OXL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,607 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,750 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,822 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 17,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 4,680 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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BU03 OXL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU03 OXL, 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 BU03 OXL registered?

BU03 OXL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BU03 OXL safe to buy?

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