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DF53 FUW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,912 mi
Last recorded55,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FUW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,912 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,911 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,212 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,214 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,543 miles

srs light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,305 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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DF53 FUW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Purple 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 DF53 FUW, 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 DF53 FUW registered?

DF53 FUW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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