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BU53 RUR

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,648 mi
Last recorded53,648 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RUR
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 53,648 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 53,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2011 46,597 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,597 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,677 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 RUR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

BU53 RUR is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BU53 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 RUR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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