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GV53 MKO

2003 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,952 mi
Last recorded41,952 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MKO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 41,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Cills Cover Fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sil covers fitted

under body dry

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,740 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear upper spring seats rusty, not clearly visible

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Fail 1 Dec 2016 35,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear upper spring seats rusty, not clearly visible

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,190 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 31,142 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,489 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Oil light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 26,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,014 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,345 miles

Front wipers judder on screen but clear ok

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,702 miles

n/s mirror casing broken

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,344 miles

nearside and offside tyres wearing low on tread and nearside front has cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2009 18,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside tyres wearing low on tread and nearside front has cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,637 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has damage but not exposing cords.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,772 miles

some damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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GV53 MKO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GV53 MKO, 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 GV53 MKO registered?

GV53 MKO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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