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KC53 KVH

2003 Rover Cityrover

Black Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,400 mi
Last recorded71,400 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 KVH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,160 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 41,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,354 miles

rattle on exhaust

some warning lamps lit on dash o/s door check strap faulty rear fog lamp stiff

Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some warning lamps lit on dash o/s door check strap faulty rear fog lamp stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,407 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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KC53 KVH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Black with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC53 KVH, 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 KC53 KVH registered?

KC53 KVH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is KC53 KVH safe to buy?

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