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EX53 YLT

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,366 mi
Last recorded29,366 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YLT
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,366 miles

Both N/S tyre's have outer sidewall damage

Exhaust system corroded

Indicator stalk faulty

N/S/R brake slightly binding on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil light flashing at idle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,885 miles

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,571 miles

oil leak

slight bind n/s/r brake

srs light on

Fail 1 Nov 2010 23,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,047 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,047 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 9,330 miles

fog light switch contact weak

Fail 21 May 2008 9,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog light switch contact weak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 7,443 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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EX53 YLT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX53 YLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 YLT registered?

EX53 YLT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is EX53 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YLT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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