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BX53 VFT

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,496 mi
Last recorded66,496 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 VFT
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,925 miles

Front Brake Discs worn unevenly on inner faces.

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

General Suspension Corrosion.

Jacking Points and Sill Lips are corroding.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor Play in both Rear Wheel Bearings.

N/S/R Tyre low tread depth, replacement advised before 28/02/2016.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,311 miles

ARB Link Rod Rubber are deteriorating.

Floor Seams and Front Floors are corroding.

Front Brake Discs are corroding in places.

N/S/R Tyre is approaching low.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,375 miles

Both Front Seat Belts worn, especially driver's side.

Drop Link Bushes are worn.

Front Discs are corroded on the inside edge.

N/S/R Brake Pipe is corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front Seat Belts worn, especially driver's side.

Drop Link Bushes are worn.

Front Discs are corroded on the inside edge.

N/S/R Brake Pipe is corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,696 miles

Front Discs are corroding.

Front Link Rod Bushes are perishing.

Front Tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.

Front Wishbone Bushes are perishing.

Minor Exhaust Blow.

Rear Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,080 miles

Both Front Seatbelts are Fraying on the edges.

Crack in Front Bumper on N/S/F Corner.

Fuel Lines are corroding.

Inner Face of the Front Brake Discs both have a small amount of corrosion.

Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

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

Rear Inner Sills, Front Jacking Points, Rear Radius Arms, Rear Bumper Mounts are all suffering from corrosion.

The Front Suspension Coil Springs, Top Coils are touching and causing wear.

Wipers Juddering.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 48,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both Front Seatbelts are Fraying on the edges.

Crack in Front Bumper on N/S/F Corner.

Engine Misfire.

Fuel Lines are corroding.

Inner Face of the Front Brake Discs both have a small amount of corrosion.

Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

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

Rear Inner Sills, Front Jacking Points, Rear Radius Arms, Rear Bumper Mounts are all suffering from corrosion.

The Front Suspension Coil Springs, Top Coils are touching and causing wear.

Wipers Juddering.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

corrosion on various brake pipes and on brake hose ferroules

n/s/f suspension leg top bush, slight play

wear in both rear wheel bearings

wear on both front seat belts

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,176 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes and on brake hose ferroules

n/s/f suspension leg top bush, slight play

wear in both rear wheel bearings

wear on both front seat belts

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,781 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,716 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,096 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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BX53 VFT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX53 VFT, 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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BX53 VFT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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