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LB53 NVN

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NVN
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 24,980 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 24,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,856 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 18,483 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 18,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,477 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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LB53 NVN is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB53 NVN, 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 LB53 NVN registered?

LB53 NVN is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LB53 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 NVN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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