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GV53 UXF

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

59,518 mi
Last recorded59,518 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UXF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 59,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2012 46,648 miles
Fail 12 May 2012

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,282 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,360 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 41,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,211 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 40,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 33,626 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 33,269 miles

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

OSF brake hose insecure and starting to chaff on strut

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,845 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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GV53 UXF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 GV53 UXF, 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 GV53 UXF registered?

GV53 UXF is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is GV53 UXF safe to buy?

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