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EJ53 NOH

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,404 mi
Last recorded29,404 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NOH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,404 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 29,404 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,616 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,101 miles

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on dash

engine idle speed inconsistent - mainly too high

exhaust corroding

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f passenger door mirror surround damaged

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/f windscreen washer jet has weak spray

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

oil leak on engine

fuel filter corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2011 21,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leaks

Cut in n/s/r tyre colse to cords

Front brake application becoming uneven

Fuel filter badly corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leaks

Oil pressure warning light on at idle [ level OK ]

Remove sat nav holder from windscreen

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 7 Dec 2011 21,463 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leaks

Cut in n/s/r tyre colse to cords

Front brake application becoming uneven

Fuel filter badly corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F tyre worn close to cord construction on outer edge and damaged on side wall

Oil leaks

Oil pressure warning light on at idle [ level OK ]

Remove sat nav holder from windscreen

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,363 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,498 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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EJ53 NOH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ53 NOH, 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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EJ53 NOH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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