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BX53 WEW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,405 mi
Last recorded51,405 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 WEW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,405 miles

Rear exhaust support broken.

All rear brake pipes greased.

N/s/f tyre side wall has minor cut.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,796 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,430 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,985 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 WEW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WEW, 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 BX53 WEW registered?

BX53 WEW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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