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KM53 DXE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,048 mi
Last recorded31,048 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 DXE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 31,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,643 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 20,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,680 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,391 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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KM53 DXE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red 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 KM53 DXE, 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 KM53 DXE registered?

KM53 DXE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is KM53 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 DXE 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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