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BU53 RLX

2003 Rover Cityrover

White Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,051 mi
Last recorded61,051 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RLX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

oil leak

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,672 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 41,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 39,284 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck slight corroded

fuel pipe breather slight corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,224 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,126 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 29,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,831 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 24,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,835 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 12,550 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,495 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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BU53 RLX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in White with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU53 RLX, 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 BU53 RLX registered?

BU53 RLX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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