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KG53 LHE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,735 mi
Last recorded44,735 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LHE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,735 miles

coolant leak.

oil leak.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 44,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak.

oil leak.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,885 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 26,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 26,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 20,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

adv on fog light switch, inter faulty

adv on high hand brake lever tavel

adv on o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 25 May 2007 14,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,425 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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KG53 LHE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KG53 LHE, 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

How do I check the history of KG53 LHE?

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What year was KG53 LHE registered?

KG53 LHE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is KG53 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG53 LHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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