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EK53 VMO

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,629 mi
Last recorded39,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VMO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,629 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 39,629 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 36,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,959 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 27,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,430 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 21,426 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 18,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,288 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,988 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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EK53 VMO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK53 VMO, 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 EK53 VMO registered?

EK53 VMO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is EK53 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 VMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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