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LF53 HSE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,763 mi
Last recorded36,763 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HSE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

power steering and pipe damp (looks like been spilt wen topping up)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,720 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,912 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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LF53 HSE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF53 HSE, 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 LF53 HSE registered?

LF53 HSE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LF53 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 HSE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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