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BU53 RLZ

2003 Rover Cityrover

White Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,492 mi
Last recorded26,492 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,492 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 26,422 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,435 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 24,435 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,045 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 23,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,154 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 RLZ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in White with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BU53 RLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 RLZ registered?

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

Is BU53 RLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 RLZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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