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KD53 RXA

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,203 mi
Last recorded31,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 RXA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 31,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link droken (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,150 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 22,142 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,860 miles

Coolant leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front discs in poor condition

offside wiper blade split

Fail 29 Apr 2014 17,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front discs in poor condition

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,701 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,692 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,323 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,576 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,025 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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KD53 RXA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD53 RXA, 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 KD53 RXA registered?

KD53 RXA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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