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FY53 SZO

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,138 mi
Last recorded39,138 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 SZO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,138 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 39,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,566 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 31,566 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Coolant leak from thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,431 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2015 24,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filler neck hose jubilee clip broken

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,832 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 17,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,283 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,094 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 10,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,329 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 7,327 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 4,690 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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FY53 SZO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 SZO, 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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FY53 SZO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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