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DC53 LTX

2003 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,106 mi
Last recorded27,106 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LTX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,106 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,106 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DC53 LTX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DC53 LTX, 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 DC53 LTX registered?

DC53 LTX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DC53 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 LTX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC53 LTX have outstanding finance?

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