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EN53 BXZ

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 BXZ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,540 miles

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,726 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,726 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,488 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,271 miles

bonnet pull broken

handbrake cover loose

noise from rear brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,263 miles

back box of exhaust system is in bad condition

front brake discs

front brake pads

Fail 9 Dec 2009 33,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

back box of exhaust system is in bad condition

front brake discs

front brake pads

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,820 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 27,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,471 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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EN53 BXZ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN53 BXZ, 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 EN53 BXZ registered?

EN53 BXZ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is EN53 BXZ safe to buy?

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