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KP53 KMZ

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 KMZ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 70,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,429 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 61,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,290 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded

Oil leaks

Suspension components corroded

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO OIL LIGHT FLASHING ON (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded

OIL LIGHT FLASHING ON

Oil leaks

Suspension components corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,376 miles

corrosion to outer sills (outside prescribed area)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,126 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 50,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,985 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 43,985 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 35,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,056 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,161 miles

oil and water dampness under and behind engine area possible leakage at hose clip joint behind engine area

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,785 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,225 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,990 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 7,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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KP53 KMZ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KP53 KMZ, 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 KP53 KMZ registered?

KP53 KMZ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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