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LM53 GPO

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,756 mi
Last recorded19,756 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GPO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,143 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 12,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 9,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,665 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 4,665 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 GPO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

LM53 GPO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is LM53 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 GPO shows 8 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 GPO have outstanding finance?

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