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LM53 KMX

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,940 mi
Last recorded32,940 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,940 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 32,940 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 32,344 miles

Front Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 32,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 29,341 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 28,577 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 28,575 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,341 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 27,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,917 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 25,917 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 24,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,570 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

secondary bonnet catch inop

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,456 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges poss wrong inflations

main bonnet cable lever damaged... secondary bonnet catch inop

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,379 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 18,373 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 15,751 miles

srs warning light is on

Fail 14 Dec 2012 15,749 miles

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

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

srs warning light is on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,624 miles

both front tyres worn

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,876 miles

power steering pump area damp poss starting to leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,777 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 4,622 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 KMX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KMX, 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 LM53 KMX registered?

LM53 KMX is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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