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LM53 GPJ

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,814 mi
Last recorded21,814 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GPJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,814 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 21,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,108 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,685 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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LM53 GPJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM53 GPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 GPJ registered?

LM53 GPJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is LM53 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 GPJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM53 GPJ have outstanding finance?

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