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DV53 JWD

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,839 mi
Last recorded48,839 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 JWD
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 48,839 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 48,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 43,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,531 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,920 miles

Exhaust centre mounting armm corroding.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 20,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust centre mounting armm corroding.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 15,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 15,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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DV53 JWD is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV53 JWD, 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 DV53 JWD registered?

DV53 JWD is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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