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LJ53 JDX

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,341 mi
Last recorded53,341 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JDX
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,153 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 45,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,563 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,563 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,435 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,935 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 19,917 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 15,231 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE FOULING/WEARING FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

RATTLE POSSIBLE HEAT SHIELD

advise strong foglight switch requires attention (stiff to opperate )

Fail 28 Nov 2007 15,231 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE STRONG FOGLIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES ATTENTION (STIFF TO OPPERATE)

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE FOULING/WEARING FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

rattle possible heat shield

Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,370 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 JDX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

LJ53 JDX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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