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LJ53 JBV

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,047 mi
Last recorded1,047 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JBV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 1,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 10,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 9,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 9,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 9,865 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 9,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 8,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 7,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 6,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SRS light on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 6,635 miles

SRS light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 5,464 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 5,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 4,775 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,228 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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LJ53 JBV is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ53 JBV, 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 LJ53 JBV registered?

LJ53 JBV is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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