MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for DE53 LYO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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