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DE53 LYO

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,838 mi
Last recorded51,838 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LYO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,838 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,751 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,735 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,757 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 37,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,287 miles

air bag light flashing intermittantly

oil leaks on engine + gearbox?

possible slight water leak on rear of engine

shield on exhaust centre pipe insecure

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 23,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light staying on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 175/60/14t

Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,779 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front discs not excessive

n/s/r seat belt been jamed in door but not damaged

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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DE53 LYO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE53 LYO, 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 DE53 LYO registered?

DE53 LYO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DE53 LYO safe to buy?

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